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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.85, 25,160.20 and 6,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.85, 25,160.20 and 6,905.68 is: 10,358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.85 : 25,160.20 = 6,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.85/25,160.20 = 6,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.85x = 25,160.20 × 6,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.85x = 173,748,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,748,289.94/16,773.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.28

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