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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.09, 25,136.01 and 6,899.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.09, 25,136.01 and 6,899.49 is: 10,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.09 : 25,136.01 = 6,899.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.09/25,136.01 = 6,899.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.09x = 25,136.01 × 6,899.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.09x = 173,425,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,425,649.63/16,767.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.22

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