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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.66, 25,201.44 and 6,937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.66, 25,201.44 and 6,937.50 is: 10,408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.66 : 25,201.44 = 6,937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.66/25,201.44 = 6,937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.66x = 25,201.44 × 6,937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.66x = 174,834,990
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,834,990/16,797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.29

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