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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875, 25,313.75 and 6,486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875, 25,313.75 and 6,486.75 is: 9,730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875 : 25,313.75 = 6,486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875/25,313.75 = 6,486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875x = 25,313.75 × 6,486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875x = 164,203,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,203,959.70/16,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.61

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