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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,743.84, 25,121.92 and 6,880.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,743.84, 25,121.92 and 6,880.48 is: 10,323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,743.84 : 25,121.92 = 6,880.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,743.84/25,121.92 = 6,880.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,743.84x = 25,121.92 × 6,880.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,743.84x = 172,850,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,850,868.12/16,743.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,323.25

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