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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.82, 25,446.84 and 9,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.82, 25,446.84 and 9,174.52 is: 13,753.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.82 : 25,446.84 = 9,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.82/25,446.84 = 9,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.82x = 25,446.84 × 9,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.82x = 233,462,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,462,542.52/16,974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.46

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