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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.48, 25,176.12 and 6,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.48, 25,176.12 and 6,923.20 is: 10,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.48 : 25,176.12 = 6,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.48/25,176.12 = 6,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.48x = 25,176.12 × 6,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.48x = 174,299,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,299,313.98/16,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,383.32

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