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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.44, 25,092.10 and 7,371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.44, 25,092.10 and 7,371.85 is: 11,058.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.44 : 25,092.10 = 7,371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.44/25,092.10 = 7,371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.44x = 25,092.10 × 7,371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.44x = 184,975,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,975,071.92/16,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.19

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