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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.74, 25,168.20 and 6,935.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.74, 25,168.20 and 6,935.91 is: 10,397.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.74 : 25,168.20 = 6,935.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.74/25,168.20 = 6,935.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.74x = 25,168.20 × 6,935.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.74x = 174,564,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,564,370.06/16,789.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,397.09

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