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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.40, 25,069.22 and 6,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.40, 25,069.22 and 6,855.12 is: 10,273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.40 : 25,069.22 = 6,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.40/25,069.22 = 6,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.40x = 25,069.22 × 6,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.40x = 171,852,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,852,386.06/16,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.71

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