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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.88, 25,089.54 and 6,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.88, 25,089.54 and 6,863.72 is: 10,295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.88 : 25,089.54 = 6,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.88/25,089.54 = 6,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.88x = 25,089.54 × 6,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.88x = 172,207,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,207,577.49/16,726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.26

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