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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.02, 25,082.73 and 6,729.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.02, 25,082.73 and 6,729.75 is: 10,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.02 : 25,082.73 = 6,729.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.02/25,082.73 = 6,729.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.02x = 25,082.73 × 6,729.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.02x = 168,800,502.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,800,502.22/16,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.70

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