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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.99, 25,012.48 and 6,284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.99, 25,012.48 and 6,284.31 is: 9,426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.99 : 25,012.48 = 6,284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.99/25,012.48 = 6,284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.99x = 25,012.48 × 6,284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.99x = 157,186,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,186,178.19/16,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.46

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