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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,754.24, 25,114.96 and 6,901.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,754.24, 25,114.96 and 6,901.81 is: 10,345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,754.24 : 25,114.96 = 6,901.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,754.24/25,114.96 = 6,901.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,754.24x = 25,114.96 × 6,901.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,754.24x = 173,338,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,338,627.92/16,754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.95

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