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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.77, 25,072.50 and 9,334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.77, 25,072.50 and 9,334.01 is: 13,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.77 : 25,072.50 = 9,334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.77/25,072.50 = 9,334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.77x = 25,072.50 × 9,334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.77x = 234,026,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,026,965.73/16,733.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.31

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