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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.84, 25,139.04 and 6,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.84, 25,139.04 and 6,901.68 is: 10,343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.84 : 25,139.04 = 6,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.84/25,139.04 = 6,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.84x = 25,139.04 × 6,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.84x = 173,501,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,501,609.59/16,773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.58

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