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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.29, 25,152.50 and 6,926.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.29, 25,152.50 and 6,926.85 is: 10,383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.29 : 25,152.50 = 6,926.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.29/25,152.50 = 6,926.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.29x = 25,152.50 × 6,926.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.29x = 174,227,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,227,611.94/16,779.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,383.49

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