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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.41, 25,116.60 and 6,876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.41, 25,116.60 and 6,876.75 is: 10,315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.41 : 25,116.60 = 6,876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.41/25,116.60 = 6,876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.41x = 25,116.60 × 6,876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.41x = 172,720,579.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,720,579.05/16,744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.12

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