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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.64, 25,086.20 and 6,052.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.64, 25,086.20 and 6,052.62 is: 9,077.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.64 : 25,086.20 = 6,052.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.64/25,086.20 = 6,052.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.64x = 25,086.20 × 6,052.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.64x = 151,837,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,837,235.84/16,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.03

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