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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.85, 25,417.50 and 10,383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.85, 25,417.50 and 10,383.91 is: 15,545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.85 : 25,417.50 = 10,383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.85/25,417.50 = 10,383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.85x = 25,417.50 × 10,383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.85x = 263,933,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,933,032.43/16,977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545.73

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