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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.92, 25,089.17 and 6,870.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.92, 25,089.17 and 6,870.92 is: 10,304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.92 : 25,089.17 = 6,870.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.92/25,089.17 = 6,870.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.92x = 25,089.17 × 6,870.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.92x = 172,385,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,385,571.67/16,728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.65

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