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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.54, 25,099.11 and 6,877.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.54, 25,099.11 and 6,877.54 is: 10,314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.54 : 25,099.11 = 6,877.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.54/25,099.11 = 6,877.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.54x = 25,099.11 × 6,877.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.54x = 172,620,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,620,132.99/16,735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.58

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