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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.95, 25,162.85 and 6,379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.95, 25,162.85 and 6,379.70 is: 9,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.95 : 25,162.85 = 6,379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.95/25,162.85 = 6,379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.95x = 25,162.85 × 6,379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.95x = 160,531,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,531,324.28/16,767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.70

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