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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.04, 25,092.35 and 6,873.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.04, 25,092.35 and 6,873.04 is: 10,307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.04 : 25,092.35 = 6,873.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.04/25,092.35 = 6,873.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.04x = 25,092.35 × 6,873.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.04x = 172,460,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,460,725.24/16,731.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.83

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