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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.69, 25,257.82 and 9,033.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.69, 25,257.82 and 9,033.39 is: 13,553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.69 : 25,257.82 = 9,033.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.69/25,257.82 = 9,033.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.69x = 25,257.82 × 9,033.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.69x = 228,163,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,163,738.61/16,833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.99

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