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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.06, 25,250.37 and 6,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.06, 25,250.37 and 6,444.06 is: 9,666.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.06 : 25,250.37 = 6,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.06/25,250.37 = 6,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.06x = 25,250.37 × 6,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.06x = 162,714,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,714,899.30/16,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.39

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