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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.34, 25,156.46 and 6,903.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.34, 25,156.46 and 6,903.18 is: 10,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.34 : 25,156.46 = 6,903.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.34/25,156.46 = 6,903.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.34x = 25,156.46 × 6,903.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.34x = 173,659,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,659,588.80/16,771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.54

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