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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.02, 25,179.51 and 6,922.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.02, 25,179.51 and 6,922.89 is: 10,386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.02 : 25,179.51 = 6,922.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.02/25,179.51 = 6,922.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.02x = 25,179.51 × 6,922.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.02x = 174,314,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,314,977.98/16,783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,386.39

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