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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.74, 25,149.83 and 6,767.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.74, 25,149.83 and 6,767.94 is: 10,155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.74 : 25,149.83 = 6,767.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.74/25,149.83 = 6,767.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.74x = 25,149.83 × 6,767.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.74x = 170,212,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,212,600.92/16,760.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.43

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