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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,784.15, 25,161.20 and 6,917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,784.15, 25,161.20 and 6,917.14 is: 10,369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,784.15 : 25,161.20 = 6,917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,784.15/25,161.20 = 6,917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,784.15x = 25,161.20 × 6,917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,784.15x = 174,043,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,043,445.48/16,784.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,369.51

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