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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.96, 25,297.18 and 6,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.96, 25,297.18 and 6,333.80 is: 9,501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.96 : 25,297.18 = 6,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.96/25,297.18 = 6,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.96x = 25,297.18 × 6,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.96x = 160,227,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,227,278.68/16,862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.73

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