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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.92, 25,105.84 and 6,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.92, 25,105.84 and 6,876.94 is: 10,314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.92 : 25,105.84 = 6,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.92/25,105.84 = 6,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.92x = 25,105.84 × 6,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.92x = 172,651,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,651,355.33/16,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.98

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