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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.52, 25,183.26 and 6,925.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.52, 25,183.26 and 6,925.39 is: 10,390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.52 : 25,183.26 = 6,925.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.52/25,183.26 = 6,925.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.52x = 25,183.26 × 6,925.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.52x = 174,403,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,403,896.97/16,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.14

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