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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.56, 25,147.38 and 6,907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.56, 25,147.38 and 6,907.68 is: 10,355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.56 : 25,147.38 = 6,907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.56/25,147.38 = 6,907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.56x = 25,147.38 × 6,907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.56x = 173,710,053.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,710,053.88/16,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,355.57

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