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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.77, 25,012.20 and 6,814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.77, 25,012.20 and 6,814.05 is: 10,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.77 : 25,012.20 = 6,814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.77/25,012.20 = 6,814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.77x = 25,012.20 × 6,814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.77x = 170,434,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,434,460.98/16,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.10

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