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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.20, 25,176.66 and 6,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.20, 25,176.66 and 6,395 is: 9,593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.20 : 25,176.66 = 6,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.20/25,176.66 = 6,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.20x = 25,176.66 × 6,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.20x = 161,004,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,004,740.70/16,782.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,593.78

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