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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.54, 25,392.75 and 7,072.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.54, 25,392.75 and 7,072.73 is: 10,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.54 : 25,392.75 = 7,072.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.54/25,392.75 = 7,072.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.54x = 25,392.75 × 7,072.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.54x = 179,596,064.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,596,064.71/16,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.32

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