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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.12, 25,001.94 and 6,820.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.12, 25,001.94 and 6,820.32 is: 10,226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.12 : 25,001.94 = 6,820.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.12/25,001.94 = 6,820.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.12x = 25,001.94 × 6,820.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.12x = 170,521,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,521,231.42/16,674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.70

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