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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.68, 25,152.36 and 6,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.68, 25,152.36 and 6,380.24 is: 9,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.68 : 25,152.36 = 6,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.68/25,152.36 = 6,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.68x = 25,152.36 × 6,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.68x = 160,478,093.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,478,093.37/16,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.68

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