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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,978, 25,477.24 and 7,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,978, 25,477.24 and 7,250 is: 10,879.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,978 : 25,477.24 = 7,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,978/25,477.24 = 7,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,978x = 25,477.24 × 7,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,978x = 184,709,990
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,709,990/16,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.37

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