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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.56, 25,253.99 and 6,445.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.56, 25,253.99 and 6,445.31 is: 9,669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.56 : 25,253.99 = 6,445.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.56/25,253.99 = 6,445.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.56x = 25,253.99 × 6,445.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.56x = 162,769,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,769,873.54/16,833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.37

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