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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.92, 25,357.50 and 6,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.92, 25,357.50 and 6,518.76 is: 9,777.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.92 : 25,357.50 = 6,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.92/25,357.50 = 6,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.92x = 25,357.50 × 6,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.92x = 165,299,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,299,456.70/16,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.03

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