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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.48, 25,092.24 and 6,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.48, 25,092.24 and 6,868.32 is: 10,302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.48 : 25,092.24 = 6,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.48/25,092.24 = 6,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.48x = 25,092.24 × 6,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.48x = 172,341,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,341,533.84/16,728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.28

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