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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.19, 25,101.98 and 6,876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.19, 25,101.98 and 6,876.75 is: 10,318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.19 : 25,101.98 = 6,876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.19/25,101.98 = 6,876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.19x = 25,101.98 × 6,876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.19x = 172,620,040.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,620,040.97/16,729.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.49

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