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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,776.59, 25,167.62 and 6,246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,776.59, 25,167.62 and 6,246.65 is: 9,370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,776.59 : 25,167.62 = 6,246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,776.59/25,167.62 = 6,246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,776.59x = 25,167.62 × 6,246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,776.59x = 157,213,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,213,282.24/16,776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.99

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