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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.72, 25,239.48 and 6,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.72, 25,239.48 and 6,965.76 is: 10,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.72 : 25,239.48 = 6,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.72/25,239.48 = 6,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.72x = 25,239.48 × 6,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.72x = 175,812,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,812,160.20/16,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.77

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