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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.48, 25,084.04 and 6,867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.48, 25,084.04 and 6,867.51 is: 10,299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.48 : 25,084.04 = 6,867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.48/25,084.04 = 6,867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.48x = 25,084.04 × 6,867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.48x = 172,264,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,264,861.20/16,725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.55

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