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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.98, 25,178.37 and 6,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.98, 25,178.37 and 6,924.70 is: 10,385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.98 : 25,178.37 = 6,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.98/25,178.37 = 6,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.98x = 25,178.37 × 6,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.98x = 174,352,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,352,658.74/16,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.57

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