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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.26, 25,148.07 and 6,374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.26, 25,148.07 and 6,374.34 is: 9,559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.26 : 25,148.07 = 6,374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.26/25,148.07 = 6,374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.26x = 25,148.07 × 6,374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.26x = 160,302,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,302,348.52/16,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,559.87

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