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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.37, 25,171.67 and 6,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.37, 25,171.67 and 6,253 is: 9,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.37 : 25,171.67 = 6,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.37/25,171.67 = 6,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.37x = 25,171.67 × 6,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.37x = 157,398,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,398,452.51/16,773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.83

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