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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.96, 25,092.48 and 6,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.96, 25,092.48 and 6,867.60 is: 10,293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.96 : 25,092.48 = 6,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.96/25,092.48 = 6,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.96x = 25,092.48 × 6,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.96x = 172,325,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,325,115.65/16,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.62

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