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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.60, 25,129.18 and 6,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.60, 25,129.18 and 6,759 is: 10,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.60 : 25,129.18 = 6,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.60/25,129.18 = 6,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.60x = 25,129.18 × 6,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.60x = 169,848,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,848,127.62/16,753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.01

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