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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,772.67, 25,159.05 and 6,912.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,772.67, 25,159.05 and 6,912.72 is: 10,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772.67 : 25,159.05 = 6,912.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772.67/25,159.05 = 6,912.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772.67x = 25,159.05 × 6,912.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772.67x = 173,917,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,917,468.12/16,772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,369.10

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