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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.36, 25,171.56 and 6,927.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.36, 25,171.56 and 6,927.24 is: 10,383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.36 : 25,171.56 = 6,927.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.36/25,171.56 = 6,927.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.36x = 25,171.56 × 6,927.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.36x = 174,369,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,369,437.29/16,793.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,383.24

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