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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.80, 25,166.70 and 6,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.80, 25,166.70 and 6,388.20 is: 9,582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.80 : 25,166.70 = 6,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.80/25,166.70 = 6,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.80x = 25,166.70 × 6,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.80x = 160,769,912.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,769,912.94/16,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,582.30

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