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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.69, 25,254.57 and 6,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.69, 25,254.57 and 6,975.74 is: 10,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.69 : 25,254.57 = 6,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.69/25,254.57 = 6,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.69x = 25,254.57 × 6,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.69x = 176,169,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,169,314.13/16,835.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.04

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