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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.98, 25,099.47 and 6,869.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.98, 25,099.47 and 6,869.61 is: 10,304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.98 : 25,099.47 = 6,869.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.98/25,099.47 = 6,869.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.98x = 25,099.47 × 6,869.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.98x = 172,423,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,423,570.11/16,732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.42

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