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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.87, 25,050.29 and 6,834.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.87, 25,050.29 and 6,834.14 is: 10,236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.87 : 25,050.29 = 6,834.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.87/25,050.29 = 6,834.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.87x = 25,050.29 × 6,834.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.87x = 171,197,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,197,029.48/16,724.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.08

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