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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.43, 25,174.89 and 6,926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.43, 25,174.89 and 6,926.46 is: 10,385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.43 : 25,174.89 = 6,926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.43/25,174.89 = 6,926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.43x = 25,174.89 × 6,926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.43x = 174,372,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,372,868.59/16,789.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.87

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