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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.92, 25,093.67 and 6,873.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.92, 25,093.67 and 6,873.92 is: 10,309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.92 : 25,093.67 = 6,873.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.92/25,093.67 = 6,873.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.92x = 25,093.67 × 6,873.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.92x = 172,491,880.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,491,880.09/16,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,309.15

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