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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.14, 25,161.63 and 6,378.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.14, 25,161.63 and 6,378.98 is: 9,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.14 : 25,161.63 = 6,378.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.14/25,161.63 = 6,378.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.14x = 25,161.63 × 6,378.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.14x = 160,505,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,505,534.54/16,767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,572.62

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