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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.52, 25,189.74 and 6,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.52, 25,189.74 and 6,930.60 is: 10,391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.52 : 25,189.74 = 6,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.52/25,189.74 = 6,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.52x = 25,189.74 × 6,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.52x = 174,580,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,580,012.04/16,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.96

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