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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.46, 25,097.21 and 6,863.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.46, 25,097.21 and 6,863.82 is: 10,295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.46 : 25,097.21 = 6,863.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.46/25,097.21 = 6,863.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.46x = 25,097.21 × 6,863.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.46x = 172,262,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,262,770.42/16,731.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.74

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