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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.54, 25,094.61 and 6,874.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.54, 25,094.61 and 6,874.54 is: 10,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.54 : 25,094.61 = 6,874.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.54/25,094.61 = 6,874.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.54x = 25,094.61 × 6,874.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.54x = 172,513,900.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,513,900.23/16,732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.08

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