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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.52, 25,013.67 and 6,813.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.52, 25,013.67 and 6,813.57 is: 10,221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.52 : 25,013.67 = 6,813.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.52/25,013.67 = 6,813.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.52x = 25,013.67 × 6,813.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.52x = 170,432,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,432,391.50/16,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.74

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