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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.24, 25,245.66 and 6,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.24, 25,245.66 and 6,975.24 is: 10,461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.24 : 25,245.66 = 6,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.24/25,245.66 = 6,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.24x = 25,245.66 × 6,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.24x = 176,094,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,094,537.46/16,833.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.12

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