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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.22, 25,108.14 and 6,878.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.22, 25,108.14 and 6,878.25 is: 10,317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.22 : 25,108.14 = 6,878.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.22/25,108.14 = 6,878.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.22x = 25,108.14 × 6,878.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.22x = 172,700,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,700,063.96/16,739.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.09

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