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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.51, 25,257.56 and 9,033.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.51, 25,257.56 and 9,033.21 is: 13,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.51 : 25,257.56 = 9,033.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.51/25,257.56 = 9,033.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.51x = 25,257.56 × 9,033.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.51x = 228,156,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,156,798.40/16,833.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.73

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