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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.57, 25,251.38 and 6,973.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.57, 25,251.38 and 6,973.62 is: 10,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.57 : 25,251.38 = 6,973.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.57/25,251.38 = 6,973.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.57x = 25,251.38 × 6,973.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.57x = 176,093,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,093,528.60/16,833.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.85

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