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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.29, 25,186.38 and 6,930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.29, 25,186.38 and 6,930.30 is: 10,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.29 : 25,186.38 = 6,930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.29/25,186.38 = 6,930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.29x = 25,186.38 × 6,930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.29x = 174,549,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,549,169.31/16,792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,394.60

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