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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.20, 25,007.70 and 7,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.20, 25,007.70 and 7,314.20 is: 10,969.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.20 : 25,007.70 = 7,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.20/25,007.70 = 7,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.20x = 25,007.70 × 7,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.20x = 182,911,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,911,319.34/16,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.72

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