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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.22, 25,083.06 and 6,730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.22, 25,083.06 and 6,730 is: 10,093.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.22 : 25,083.06 = 6,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.22/25,083.06 = 6,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.22x = 25,083.06 × 6,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.22x = 168,808,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,808,993.80/16,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.08

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