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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.16, 25,173.27 and 6,914.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.16, 25,173.27 and 6,914.05 is: 10,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.16 : 25,173.27 = 6,914.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.16/25,173.27 = 6,914.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.16x = 25,173.27 × 6,914.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.16x = 174,049,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,049,184.51/16,780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.32

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