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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.58, 25,187.25 and 6,923.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.58, 25,187.25 and 6,923.48 is: 10,386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.58 : 25,187.25 = 6,923.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.58/25,187.25 = 6,923.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.58x = 25,187.25 × 6,923.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.58x = 174,383,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,383,321.66/16,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,386.40

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