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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.59, 25,428.97 and 4,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.59, 25,428.97 and 4,474.74 is: 6,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.59 : 25,428.97 = 4,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.59/25,428.97 = 4,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.59x = 25,428.97 × 4,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.59x = 113,788,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,788,029.22/16,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.34

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