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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.71, 25,160.04 and 6,933.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.71, 25,160.04 and 6,933.91 is: 10,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.71 : 25,160.04 = 6,933.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.71/25,160.04 = 6,933.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.71x = 25,160.04 × 6,933.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.71x = 174,457,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,457,452.96/16,787.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.97

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