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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.56, 25,250.97 and 6,302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.56, 25,250.97 and 6,302.47 is: 9,453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.56 : 25,250.97 = 6,302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.56/25,250.97 = 6,302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.56x = 25,250.97 × 6,302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.56x = 159,143,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,143,480.90/16,833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.94

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