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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.38, 25,157.60 and 6,767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.38, 25,157.60 and 6,767.98 is: 10,154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.38 : 25,157.60 = 6,767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.38/25,157.60 = 6,767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.38x = 25,157.60 × 6,767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.38x = 170,266,036.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,266,036.91/16,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.00

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