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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.92, 25,108.66 and 6,876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.92, 25,108.66 and 6,876.52 is: 10,314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.92 : 25,108.66 = 6,876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.92/25,108.66 = 6,876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.92x = 25,108.66 × 6,876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.92x = 172,660,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,660,202.66/16,739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.28

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