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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.64, 25,103.36 and 6,875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.64, 25,103.36 and 6,875.88 is: 10,318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.64 : 25,103.36 = 6,875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.64/25,103.36 = 6,875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.64x = 25,103.36 × 6,875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.64x = 172,607,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,607,690.96/16,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.71

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