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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.83, 25,163.13 and 5,683.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.83, 25,163.13 and 5,683.69 is: 8,526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.83 : 25,163.13 = 5,683.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.83/25,163.13 = 5,683.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.83x = 25,163.13 × 5,683.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.83x = 143,019,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,019,304.53/16,773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.34

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