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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.36, 25,177.59 and 6,931.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.36, 25,177.59 and 6,931.29 is: 10,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.36 : 25,177.59 = 6,931.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.36/25,177.59 = 6,931.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.36x = 25,177.59 × 6,931.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.36x = 174,513,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,513,177.79/16,797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.32

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