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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.76, 25,133.40 and 6,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.76, 25,133.40 and 6,896 is: 10,348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.76 : 25,133.40 = 6,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.76/25,133.40 = 6,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.76x = 25,133.40 × 6,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.76x = 173,319,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,319,926.40/16,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.84

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