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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,738.62, 25,116.12 and 6,742.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,738.62, 25,116.12 and 6,742.95 is: 10,117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,738.62 : 25,116.12 = 6,742.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,738.62/25,116.12 = 6,742.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,738.62x = 25,116.12 × 6,742.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,738.62x = 169,356,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,356,741.35/16,738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.72

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