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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.42, 25,397.22 and 7,566.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.42, 25,397.22 and 7,566.67 is: 11,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.42 : 25,397.22 = 7,566.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.42/25,397.22 = 7,566.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.42x = 25,397.22 × 7,566.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.42x = 192,172,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,172,382.66/16,927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.73

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