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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.48, 25,177.62 and 6,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.48, 25,177.62 and 6,924.20 is: 10,384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.48 : 25,177.62 = 6,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.48/25,177.62 = 6,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.48x = 25,177.62 × 6,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.48x = 174,334,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,334,876.40/16,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.82

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