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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.46, 25,100.21 and 6,865.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.46, 25,100.21 and 6,865.82 is: 10,298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.46 : 25,100.21 = 6,865.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.46/25,100.21 = 6,865.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.46x = 25,100.21 × 6,865.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.46x = 172,333,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,333,523.82/16,733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,298.74

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