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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.05, 25,171.61 and 6,912.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.05, 25,171.61 and 6,912.84 is: 10,370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.05 : 25,171.61 = 6,912.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.05/25,171.61 = 6,912.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.05x = 25,171.61 × 6,912.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.05x = 174,007,277.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,007,277.91/16,779.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.51

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