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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.50, 25,391.13 and 6,933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.50, 25,391.13 and 6,933.66 is: 10,404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.50 : 25,391.13 = 6,933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.50/25,391.13 = 6,933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.50x = 25,391.13 × 6,933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.50x = 176,053,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,053,462.44/16,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,404.13

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