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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,247.67, 91,871.50 and 16,874.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,247.67, 91,871.50 and 16,874.85 is: 25,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,247.67 : 91,871.50 = 16,874.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,247.67/91,871.50 = 16,874.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,247.67x = 91,871.50 × 16,874.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,247.67x = 1,550,317,781.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,317,781.78/61,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,312.27

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