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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,742.96, 25,114.48 and 6,875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,742.96, 25,114.48 and 6,875.30 is: 10,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,742.96 : 25,114.48 = 6,875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,742.96/25,114.48 = 6,875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,742.96x = 25,114.48 × 6,875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,742.96x = 172,669,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,669,584.34/16,742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.97

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