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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.23, 25,151.77 and 6,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.23, 25,151.77 and 6,901.75 is: 10,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.23 : 25,151.77 = 6,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.23/25,151.77 = 6,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.23x = 25,151.77 × 6,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.23x = 173,591,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,591,228.60/16,774.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.69

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