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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.51, 25,251.21 and 7,471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.51, 25,251.21 and 7,471.33 is: 11,207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.51 : 25,251.21 = 7,471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.51/25,251.21 = 7,471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.51x = 25,251.21 × 7,471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.51x = 188,660,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,660,059.68/16,833.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.41

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