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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788.74, 25,166.70 and 6,934.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788.74, 25,166.70 and 6,934.91 is: 10,395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788.74 : 25,166.70 = 6,934.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788.74/25,166.70 = 6,934.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788.74x = 25,166.70 × 6,934.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788.74x = 174,528,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,528,673.66/16,788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.58

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