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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.41, 25,118.12 and 6,877.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.41, 25,118.12 and 6,877.77 is: 10,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.41 : 25,118.12 = 6,877.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.41/25,118.12 = 6,877.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.41x = 25,118.12 × 6,877.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.41x = 172,756,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,756,652.19/16,745.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.66

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