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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.88, 25,012.32 and 6,814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.88, 25,012.32 and 6,814.16 is: 10,221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.88 : 25,012.32 = 6,814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.88/25,012.32 = 6,814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.88x = 25,012.32 × 6,814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.88x = 170,437,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,437,950.45/16,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.24

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