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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.17, 25,396.83 and 7,566.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.17, 25,396.83 and 7,566.41 is: 11,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.17 : 25,396.83 = 7,566.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.17/25,396.83 = 7,566.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.17x = 25,396.83 × 7,566.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.17x = 192,162,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,162,701.50/16,927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.32

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