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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.92, 25,080.66 and 6,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.92, 25,080.66 and 6,333 is: 9,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.92 : 25,080.66 = 6,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.92/25,080.66 = 6,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.92x = 25,080.66 × 6,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.92x = 158,835,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,835,819.78/16,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.82

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