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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.49, 25,162.25 and 6,914.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.49, 25,162.25 and 6,914.57 is: 10,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.49 : 25,162.25 = 6,914.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.49/25,162.25 = 6,914.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.49x = 25,162.25 × 6,914.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.49x = 173,985,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,985,978.60/16,774.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.06

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