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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.98, 25,139.85 and 6,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.98, 25,139.85 and 6,374.26 is: 9,555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.98 : 25,139.85 = 6,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.98/25,139.85 = 6,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.98x = 25,139.85 × 6,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.98x = 160,247,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,247,940.26/16,769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.64

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