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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.29, 25,451.71 and 6,573.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.29, 25,451.71 and 6,573.89 is: 9,857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.29 : 25,451.71 = 6,573.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.29/25,451.71 = 6,573.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.29x = 25,451.71 × 6,573.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.29x = 167,316,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,316,741.85/16,974.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.07

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