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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.17, 25,466.08 and 9,976.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.17, 25,466.08 and 9,976.86 is: 14,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.17 : 25,466.08 = 9,976.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.17/25,466.08 = 9,976.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.17x = 25,466.08 × 9,976.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.17x = 254,071,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,071,572.68/16,983.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,960.20

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