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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,736.04, 25,099.86 and 6,878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,736.04, 25,099.86 and 6,878.04 is: 10,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,736.04 : 25,099.86 = 6,878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,736.04/25,099.86 = 6,878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,736.04x = 25,099.86 × 6,878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,736.04x = 172,637,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,637,841.07/16,736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.33

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