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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.19, 25,161.26 and 4,294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.19, 25,161.26 and 4,294.19 is: 6,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.19 : 25,161.26 = 4,294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.19/25,161.26 = 4,294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.19x = 25,161.26 × 4,294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.19x = 108,047,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,047,083.80/16,774.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.27

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