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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.16, 25,159.56 and 6,909.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.16, 25,159.56 and 6,909.52 is: 10,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.16 : 25,159.56 = 6,909.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.16/25,159.56 = 6,909.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.16x = 25,159.56 × 6,909.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.16x = 173,840,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,840,483.01/16,773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.21

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