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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.23, 25,177.24 and 6,923.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.23, 25,177.24 and 6,923.95 is: 10,384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.23 : 25,177.24 = 6,923.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.23/25,177.24 = 6,923.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.23x = 25,177.24 × 6,923.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.23x = 174,325,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,325,950.90/16,787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.44

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