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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.44, 25,009.44 and 6,809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.44, 25,009.44 and 6,809.44 is: 10,213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.44 : 25,009.44 = 6,809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.44/25,009.44 = 6,809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.44x = 25,009.44 × 6,809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.44x = 170,300,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,300,281.11/16,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,213.87

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