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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.20, 25,151.16 and 6,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.20, 25,151.16 and 6,771.44 is: 10,157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.20 : 25,151.16 = 6,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.20/25,151.16 = 6,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.20x = 25,151.16 × 6,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.20x = 170,309,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,309,570.87/16,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.31

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