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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.42, 25,011.67 and 6,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.42, 25,011.67 and 6,813.70 is: 10,220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.42 : 25,011.67 = 6,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.42/25,011.67 = 6,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.42x = 25,011.67 × 6,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.42x = 170,421,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,421,890.82/16,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.56

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