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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.34, 25,162.74 and 6,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.34, 25,162.74 and 6,243.40 is: 9,366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.34 : 25,162.74 = 6,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.34/25,162.74 = 6,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.34x = 25,162.74 × 6,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.34x = 157,101,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,101,050.92/16,773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.12

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