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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.68, 25,117.68 and 6,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.68, 25,117.68 and 6,881.92 is: 10,326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.68 : 25,117.68 = 6,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.68/25,117.68 = 6,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.68x = 25,117.68 × 6,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.68x = 172,857,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,857,864.35/16,739.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.23

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