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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.69, 25,253.07 and 6,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.69, 25,253.07 and 6,974.74 is: 10,462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.69 : 25,253.07 = 6,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.69/25,253.07 = 6,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.69x = 25,253.07 × 6,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.69x = 176,133,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,133,597.45/16,834.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.54

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