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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.92, 25,085.93 and 6,863.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.92, 25,085.93 and 6,863.34 is: 10,295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.92 : 25,085.93 = 6,863.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.92/25,085.93 = 6,863.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.92x = 25,085.93 × 6,863.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.92x = 172,173,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,173,266.81/16,723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.03

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