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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.78, 25,137.33 and 6,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.78, 25,137.33 and 6,897.84 is: 10,346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.78 : 25,137.33 = 6,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.78/25,137.33 = 6,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.78x = 25,137.33 × 6,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.78x = 173,393,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,393,280.37/16,758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.41

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