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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.64, 25,162.38 and 6,379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.64, 25,162.38 and 6,379.48 is: 9,573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.64 : 25,162.38 = 6,379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.64/25,162.38 = 6,379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.64x = 25,162.38 × 6,379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.64x = 160,522,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,522,899.96/16,767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.37

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