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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.76, 25,134.90 and 6,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.76, 25,134.90 and 6,897 is: 10,350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.76 : 25,134.90 = 6,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.76/25,134.90 = 6,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.76x = 25,134.90 × 6,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.76x = 173,355,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,355,405.30/16,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,350.34

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