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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.90, 25,161.66 and 6,912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.90, 25,161.66 and 6,912.96 is: 10,369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.90 : 25,161.66 = 6,912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.90/25,161.66 = 6,912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.90x = 25,161.66 × 6,912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.90x = 173,941,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,941,549.11/16,773.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,369.77

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