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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.61, 25,180.67 and 6,927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.61, 25,180.67 and 6,927.53 is: 10,393.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.61 : 25,180.67 = 6,927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.61/25,180.67 = 6,927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.61x = 25,180.67 × 6,927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.61x = 174,439,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,439,738.26/16,783.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.46

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