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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.95, 25,252.46 and 6,974.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.95, 25,252.46 and 6,974.46 is: 10,461.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.95 : 25,252.46 = 6,974.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.95/25,252.46 = 6,974.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.95x = 25,252.46 × 6,974.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.95x = 176,122,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,122,237.30/16,834.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.70

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