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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.67, 25,137.98 and 4,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.67, 25,137.98 and 4,278.69 is: 6,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.67 : 25,137.98 = 4,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.67/25,137.98 = 4,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.67x = 25,137.98 × 4,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.67x = 107,557,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,557,602.25/16,758.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.03

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