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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.89, 25,066.82 and 9,333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.89, 25,066.82 and 9,333.83 is: 13,988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.89 : 25,066.82 = 9,333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.89/25,066.82 = 9,333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.89x = 25,066.82 × 9,333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.89x = 233,969,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,969,264.52/16,725.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.45

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