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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.64, 25,146.07 and 6,907.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.64, 25,146.07 and 6,907.98 is: 10,352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.64 : 25,146.07 = 6,907.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.64/25,146.07 = 6,907.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.64x = 25,146.07 × 6,907.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.64x = 173,708,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,708,548.64/16,778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.96

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