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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,979.04, 25,475.28 and 6,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,979.04, 25,475.28 and 6,593.76 is: 9,893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,979.04 : 25,475.28 = 6,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,979.04/25,475.28 = 6,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,979.04x = 25,475.28 × 6,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,979.04x = 167,977,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,977,882.25/16,979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,893.25

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