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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854, 25,281 and 4,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854, 25,281 and 4,542 is: 6,813

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854 : 25,281 = 4,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854/25,281 = 4,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854x = 25,281 × 4,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854x = 114,826,302
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,826,302/16,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,813

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