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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.74, 25,247.91 and 6,976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.74, 25,247.91 and 6,976.74 is: 10,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.74 : 25,247.91 = 6,976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.74/25,247.91 = 6,976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.74x = 25,247.91 × 6,976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.74x = 176,148,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,148,103.61/16,834.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.37

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