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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.86, 25,147.51 and 7,274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.86, 25,147.51 and 7,274.99 is: 10,912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.86 : 25,147.51 = 7,274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.86/25,147.51 = 7,274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.86x = 25,147.51 × 7,274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.86x = 182,947,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,947,928.46/16,764.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.58

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