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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.42, 25,104.91 and 6,874.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.42, 25,104.91 and 6,874.02 is: 10,310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.42 : 25,104.91 = 6,874.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.42/25,104.91 = 6,874.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.42x = 25,104.91 × 6,874.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.42x = 172,571,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,571,653.44/16,737.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.53

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