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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.73, 25,466.92 and 9,977.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.73, 25,466.92 and 9,977.43 is: 14,961.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.73 : 25,466.92 = 9,977.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.73/25,466.92 = 9,977.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.73x = 25,466.92 × 9,977.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.73x = 254,094,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,094,395.04/16,983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,961.05

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