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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,742.52, 25,099.42 and 6,875.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,742.52, 25,099.42 and 6,875.64 is: 10,307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,742.52 : 25,099.42 = 6,875.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,742.52/25,099.42 = 6,875.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,742.52x = 25,099.42 × 6,875.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,742.52x = 172,574,576.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,574,576.13/16,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.56

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