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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.68, 25,163.03 and 6,906.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.68, 25,163.03 and 6,906.94 is: 10,365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.68 : 25,163.03 = 6,906.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.68/25,163.03 = 6,906.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.68x = 25,163.03 × 6,906.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.68x = 173,799,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,799,492.79/16,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,365.15

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