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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.68, 25,086.77 and 4,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.68, 25,086.77 and 4,074.48 is: 6,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.68 : 25,086.77 = 4,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.68/25,086.77 = 4,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.68x = 25,086.77 × 4,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.68x = 102,215,542.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,215,542.63/16,724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,111.66

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