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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.78, 25,180.03 and 6,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.78, 25,180.03 and 6,256.44 is: 9,384.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.78 : 25,180.03 = 6,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.78/25,180.03 = 6,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.78x = 25,180.03 × 6,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.78x = 157,537,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,537,354.71/16,786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.61

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