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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.68, 25,155.36 and 6,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.68, 25,155.36 and 6,382.24 is: 9,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.68 : 25,155.36 = 6,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.68/25,155.36 = 6,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.68x = 25,155.36 × 6,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.68x = 160,547,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,547,544.81/16,769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.68

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