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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.74, 25,171.20 and 6,937.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.74, 25,171.20 and 6,937.91 is: 10,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.74 : 25,171.20 = 6,937.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.74/25,171.20 = 6,937.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.74x = 25,171.20 × 6,937.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.74x = 174,635,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,635,394.34/16,791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,400.08

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