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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.88, 25,091.04 and 6,864.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.88, 25,091.04 and 6,864.72 is: 10,296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.88 : 25,091.04 = 6,864.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.88/25,091.04 = 6,864.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.88x = 25,091.04 × 6,864.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.88x = 172,242,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,242,964.11/16,727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,296.76

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