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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.97, 25,184.16 and 6,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.97, 25,184.16 and 6,926.04 is: 10,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.97 : 25,184.16 = 6,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.97/25,184.16 = 6,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.97x = 25,184.16 × 6,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.97x = 174,426,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,426,499.53/16,785.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.21

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