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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.08, 25,094.77 and 6,732.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.08, 25,094.77 and 6,732.49 is: 10,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.08 : 25,094.77 = 6,732.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.08/25,094.77 = 6,732.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.08x = 25,094.77 × 6,732.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.08x = 168,950,208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,950,208.51/16,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,100.40

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