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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.97, 25,151.40 and 6,899.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.97, 25,151.40 and 6,899.81 is: 10,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.97 : 25,151.40 = 6,899.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.97/25,151.40 = 6,899.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.97x = 25,151.40 × 6,899.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.97x = 173,539,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,539,755.48/16,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.48

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