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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.58, 25,152.68 and 6,773.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.58, 25,152.68 and 6,773.15 is: 10,159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.58 : 25,152.68 = 6,773.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.58/25,152.68 = 6,773.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.58x = 25,152.68 × 6,773.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.58x = 170,362,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,362,954.36/16,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.66

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