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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.75, 25,002.90 and 6,820.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.75, 25,002.90 and 6,820.96 is: 10,227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.75 : 25,002.90 = 6,820.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.75/25,002.90 = 6,820.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.75x = 25,002.90 × 6,820.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.75x = 170,543,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,543,735.33/16,674.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.66

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