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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.92, 25,124.28 and 6,887.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.92, 25,124.28 and 6,887.06 is: 10,326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.92 : 25,124.28 = 6,887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.92/25,124.28 = 6,887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.92x = 25,124.28 × 6,887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.92x = 173,032,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,032,460.80/16,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.64

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