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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.92, 25,081.96 and 6,863.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.92, 25,081.96 and 6,863.64 is: 10,286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.92 : 25,081.96 = 6,863.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.92/25,081.96 = 6,863.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.92x = 25,081.96 × 6,863.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.92x = 172,153,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,153,543.93/16,735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,286.47

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