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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.36, 25,133.96 and 6,908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.36, 25,133.96 and 6,908.44 is: 10,358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.36 : 25,133.96 = 6,908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.36/25,133.96 = 6,908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.36x = 25,133.96 × 6,908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.36x = 173,636,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,636,454.62/16,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.71

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