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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.96, 25,387.35 and 4,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.96, 25,387.35 and 4,274.74 is: 6,412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.96 : 25,387.35 = 4,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.96/25,387.35 = 4,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.96x = 25,387.35 × 4,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.96x = 108,524,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,524,320.54/16,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.09

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