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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833, 25,253.15 and 6,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833, 25,253.15 and 6,444.75 is: 9,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833 : 25,253.15 = 6,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833/25,253.15 = 6,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833x = 25,253.15 × 6,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833x = 162,750,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,750,206.24/16,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.52

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