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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.08, 25,173.20 and 6,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.08, 25,173.20 and 6,914 is: 10,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.08 : 25,173.20 = 6,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.08/25,173.20 = 6,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.08x = 25,173.20 × 6,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.08x = 174,047,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,047,504.80/16,780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.27

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