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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.34, 25,094.00 and 6,876.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.34, 25,094.00 and 6,876.90 is: 10,315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.34 : 25,094.00 = 6,876.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.34/25,094.00 = 6,876.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.34x = 25,094.00 × 6,876.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.34x = 172,568,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,568,945.79/16,729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.35

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