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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.72, 25,095.32 and 6,729.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.72, 25,095.32 and 6,729.05 is: 10,096.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.72 : 25,095.32 = 6,729.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.72/25,095.32 = 6,729.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.72x = 25,095.32 × 6,729.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.72x = 168,867,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,867,717.37/16,724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.89

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