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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.07, 25,089.86 and 6,858.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.07, 25,089.86 and 6,858.41 is: 10,287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.07 : 25,089.86 = 6,858.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.07/25,089.86 = 6,858.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.07x = 25,089.86 × 6,858.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.07x = 172,076,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,076,512.43/16,726.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.92

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