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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.16, 25,191.61 and 6,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.16, 25,191.61 and 6,928.60 is: 10,394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.16 : 25,191.61 = 6,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.16/25,191.61 = 6,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.16x = 25,191.61 × 6,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.16x = 174,542,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,542,589.05/16,791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,394.91

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