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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.06, 25,175.99 and 6,788.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.06, 25,175.99 and 6,788.18 is: 10,181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.06 : 25,175.99 = 6,788.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.06/25,175.99 = 6,788.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.06x = 25,175.99 × 6,788.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.06x = 170,899,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,899,141.81/16,786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.02

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