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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.80, 25,172.33 and 6,253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.80, 25,172.33 and 6,253.43 is: 9,384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.80 : 25,172.33 = 6,253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.80/25,172.33 = 6,253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.80x = 25,172.33 × 6,253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.80x = 157,413,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,413,246.46/16,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.47

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