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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.27, 25,162.43 and 6,906.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.27, 25,162.43 and 6,906.55 is: 10,364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.27 : 25,162.43 = 6,906.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.27/25,162.43 = 6,906.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.27x = 25,162.43 × 6,906.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.27x = 173,785,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,785,569.51/16,767.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.57

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