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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,928.72, 25,401.72 and 7,693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,928.72, 25,401.72 and 7,693.52 is: 11,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,928.72 : 25,401.72 = 7,693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,928.72/25,401.72 = 7,693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,928.72x = 25,401.72 × 7,693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,928.72x = 195,428,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,428,640.85/16,928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.21

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