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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.36, 25,146.74 and 6,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.36, 25,146.74 and 6,901.39 is: 10,352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.36 : 25,146.74 = 6,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.36/25,146.74 = 6,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.36x = 25,146.74 × 6,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.36x = 173,547,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,547,459.97/16,764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.17

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