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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.31, 25,022.76 and 6,293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.31, 25,022.76 and 6,293.71 is: 9,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.31 : 25,022.76 = 6,293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.31/25,022.76 = 6,293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.31x = 25,022.76 × 6,293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.31x = 157,485,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,485,994.84/16,683.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.73

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