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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.42, 25,388.34 and 6,927.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.42, 25,388.34 and 6,927.09 is: 10,391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.42 : 25,388.34 = 6,927.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.42/25,388.34 = 6,927.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.42x = 25,388.34 × 6,927.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.42x = 175,867,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,867,409.16/16,924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.34

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