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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.66, 25,195.36 and 6,931.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.66, 25,195.36 and 6,931.10 is: 10,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.66 : 25,195.36 = 6,931.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.66/25,195.36 = 6,931.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.66x = 25,195.36 × 6,931.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.66x = 174,631,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,631,559.70/16,793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,398.66

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