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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.27, 25,312.91 and 6,479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.27, 25,312.91 and 6,479.73 is: 9,719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.27 : 25,312.91 = 6,479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.27/25,312.91 = 6,479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.27x = 25,312.91 × 6,479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.27x = 164,020,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,020,789.92/16,875.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,719.60

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