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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.49, 25,172.33 and 6,938.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.49, 25,172.33 and 6,938.66 is: 10,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.49 : 25,172.33 = 6,938.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.49/25,172.33 = 6,938.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.49x = 25,172.33 × 6,938.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.49x = 174,662,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,662,078.72/16,792.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,401.20

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