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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,786.98, 25,176.87 and 6,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,786.98, 25,176.87 and 6,923.70 is: 10,384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,786.98 : 25,176.87 = 6,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,786.98/25,176.87 = 6,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,786.98x = 25,176.87 × 6,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,786.98x = 174,317,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,317,094.82/16,786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.07

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