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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.54, 25,166.97 and 6,916.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.54, 25,166.97 and 6,916.38 is: 10,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.54 : 25,166.97 = 6,916.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.54/25,166.97 = 6,916.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.54x = 25,166.97 × 6,916.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.54x = 174,064,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,064,327.97/16,782.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,371.75

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