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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.04, 25,207.92 and 7,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.04, 25,207.92 and 7,572 is: 11,354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.04 : 25,207.92 = 7,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.04/25,207.92 = 7,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.04x = 25,207.92 × 7,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.04x = 190,874,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,874,370.24/16,811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.11

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