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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.52, 25,162.18 and 4,294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.52, 25,162.18 and 4,294.85 is: 6,442.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.52 : 25,162.18 = 4,294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.52/25,162.18 = 4,294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.52x = 25,162.18 × 4,294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.52x = 108,067,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,067,652.22/16,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.37

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