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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.42, 25,391.82 and 7,572.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.42, 25,391.82 and 7,572.31 is: 11,360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.42 : 25,391.82 = 7,572.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.42/25,391.82 = 7,572.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.42x = 25,391.82 × 7,572.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.42x = 192,274,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,274,732.50/16,924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.79

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