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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.24, 25,188.59 and 6,791.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.24, 25,188.59 and 6,791.86 is: 10,195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.24 : 25,188.59 = 6,791.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.24/25,188.59 = 6,791.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.24x = 25,188.59 × 6,791.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.24x = 171,077,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,077,376.88/16,780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.17

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