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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.82, 25,097.88 and 6,864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.82, 25,097.88 and 6,864.45 is: 10,299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.82 : 25,097.88 = 6,864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.82/25,097.88 = 6,864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.82x = 25,097.88 × 6,864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.82x = 172,283,016.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,283,016.07/16,727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.19

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