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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.20, 25,011.29 and 4,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.20, 25,011.29 and 4,362.20 is: 6,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.20 : 25,011.29 = 4,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.20/25,011.29 = 4,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.20x = 25,011.29 × 4,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.20x = 109,104,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,104,102.37/16,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.29

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