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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.36, 25,168.56 and 6,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.36, 25,168.56 and 6,925.24 is: 10,380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.36 : 25,168.56 = 6,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.36/25,168.56 = 6,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.36x = 25,168.56 × 6,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.36x = 174,298,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,298,318.45/16,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,380.24

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