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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.61, 25,151.51 and 6,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.61, 25,151.51 and 6,924.96 is: 10,380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.61 : 25,151.51 = 6,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.61/25,151.51 = 6,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.61x = 25,151.51 × 6,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.61x = 174,173,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,173,218.00/16,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,380.67

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