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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.48, 25,186.41 and 6,927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.48, 25,186.41 and 6,927.54 is: 10,393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.48 : 25,186.41 = 6,927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.48/25,186.41 = 6,927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.48x = 25,186.41 × 6,927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.48x = 174,479,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,479,862.73/16,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.45

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