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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.23, 25,175.75 and 6,922.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.23, 25,175.75 and 6,922.95 is: 10,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.23 : 25,175.75 = 6,922.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.23/25,175.75 = 6,922.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.23x = 25,175.75 × 6,922.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.23x = 174,290,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,290,423.85/16,786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,382.94

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