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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.15, 25,068.84 and 6,854.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.15, 25,068.84 and 6,854.87 is: 10,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.15 : 25,068.84 = 6,854.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.15/25,068.84 = 6,854.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.15x = 25,068.84 × 6,854.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.15x = 171,843,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,843,513.91/16,727.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.33

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