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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.25, 25,253.52 and 6,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.25, 25,253.52 and 6,445 is: 9,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.25 : 25,253.52 = 6,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.25/25,253.52 = 6,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.25x = 25,253.52 × 6,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.25x = 162,758,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,758,936.40/16,833.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.90

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