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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.71, 25,158.51 and 6,932.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.71, 25,158.51 and 6,932.93 is: 10,390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.71 : 25,158.51 = 6,932.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.71/25,158.51 = 6,932.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.71x = 25,158.51 × 6,932.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.71x = 174,422,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,422,062.94/16,786.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.49

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