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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,979.70, 25,481.70 and 9,576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,979.70, 25,481.70 and 9,576.30 is: 14,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,979.70 : 25,481.70 = 9,576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,979.70/25,481.70 = 9,576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,979.70x = 25,481.70 × 9,576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,979.70x = 244,020,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,020,403.71/16,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.30

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