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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.63, 25,350.58 and 14,986.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.63, 25,350.58 and 14,986.47 is: 22,377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.63 : 25,350.58 = 14,986.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.63/25,350.58 = 14,986.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.63x = 25,350.58 × 14,986.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.63x = 379,915,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,915,669.19/16,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,377.43

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