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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.76, 25,121.28 and 6,888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.76, 25,121.28 and 6,888.32 is: 10,336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.76 : 25,121.28 = 6,888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.76/25,121.28 = 6,888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.76x = 25,121.28 × 6,888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.76x = 173,043,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,043,415.45/16,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,336.03

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