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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,772.61, 25,161.95 and 6,906.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,772.61, 25,161.95 and 6,906.51 is: 10,361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772.61 : 25,161.95 = 6,906.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772.61/25,161.95 = 6,906.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772.61x = 25,161.95 × 6,906.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772.61x = 173,781,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,781,276.56/16,772.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,361.02

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