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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.57, 25,089.11 and 6,857.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.57, 25,089.11 and 6,857.91 is: 10,287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.57 : 25,089.11 = 6,857.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.57/25,089.11 = 6,857.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.57x = 25,089.11 × 6,857.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.57x = 172,058,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,058,824.07/16,725.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.17

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