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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.66, 25,189.36 and 6,927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.66, 25,189.36 and 6,927.10 is: 10,392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.66 : 25,189.36 = 6,927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.66/25,189.36 = 6,927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.66x = 25,189.36 × 6,927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.66x = 174,489,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,489,215.66/16,789.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,392.66

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