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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.44, 25,252.71 and 6,974.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.44, 25,252.71 and 6,974.49 is: 10,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.44 : 25,252.71 = 6,974.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.44/25,252.71 = 6,974.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.44x = 25,252.71 × 6,974.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.44x = 176,124,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,124,773.37/16,834.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.17

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