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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.23, 25,082.99 and 10,912.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.23, 25,082.99 and 10,912.67 is: 16,365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.23 : 25,082.99 = 10,912.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.23/25,082.99 = 10,912.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.23x = 25,082.99 × 10,912.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.23x = 273,722,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,722,337.92/16,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,365.83

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