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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.73, 25,115.88 and 6,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.73, 25,115.88 and 6,750.14 is: 10,124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.73 : 25,115.88 = 6,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.73/25,115.88 = 6,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.73x = 25,115.88 × 6,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.73x = 169,535,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,535,706.22/16,744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.72

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