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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.93, 25,460.42 and 9,182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.93, 25,460.42 and 9,182.49 is: 13,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.93 : 25,460.42 = 9,182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.93/25,460.42 = 9,182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.93x = 25,460.42 × 9,182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.93x = 233,790,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,790,006.13/16,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,770.23

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