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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.68, 25,161.36 and 6,386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.68, 25,161.36 and 6,386.24 is: 9,579.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.68 : 25,161.36 = 6,386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.68/25,161.36 = 6,386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.68x = 25,161.36 × 6,386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.68x = 160,686,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,686,483.69/16,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,579.68

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