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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,790.10, 25,166.70 and 6,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,790.10, 25,166.70 and 6,924 is: 10,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,790.10 : 25,166.70 = 6,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,790.10/25,166.70 = 6,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,790.10x = 25,166.70 × 6,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,790.10x = 174,254,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,254,230.80/16,790.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,378.39

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