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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.38, 25,138.74 and 6,763.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.38, 25,138.74 and 6,763.86 is: 10,145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.38 : 25,138.74 = 6,763.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.38/25,138.74 = 6,763.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.38x = 25,138.74 × 6,763.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.38x = 170,034,943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,034,943.30/16,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.66

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