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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.75, 25,250.63 and 6,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.75, 25,250.63 and 6,445.50 is: 9,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.75 : 25,250.63 = 6,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.75/25,250.63 = 6,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.75x = 25,250.63 × 6,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.75x = 162,752,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,752,903.44/16,833.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.25

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