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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.29, 25,453.21 and 6,574.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.29, 25,453.21 and 6,574.89 is: 9,858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.29 : 25,453.21 = 6,574.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.29/25,453.21 = 6,574.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.29x = 25,453.21 × 6,574.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.29x = 167,352,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,352,055.90/16,975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.57

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