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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.70, 25,082.22 and 6,194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.70, 25,082.22 and 6,194.70 is: 9,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.70 : 25,082.22 = 6,194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.70/25,082.22 = 6,194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.70x = 25,082.22 × 6,194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.70x = 155,376,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,376,828.23/16,733.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.26

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