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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.67, 25,393.70 and 7,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.67, 25,393.70 and 7,573.56 is: 11,362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.67 : 25,393.70 = 7,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.67/25,393.70 = 7,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.67x = 25,393.70 × 7,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.67x = 192,320,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,320,672.70/16,925.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,362.66

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