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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,776.72, 25,161.84 and 6,386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,776.72, 25,161.84 and 6,386.04 is: 9,577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,776.72 : 25,161.84 = 6,386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,776.72/25,161.84 = 6,386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,776.72x = 25,161.84 × 6,386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,776.72x = 160,684,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,684,516.71/16,776.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.83

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