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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.68, 25,310.52 and 6,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.68, 25,310.52 and 6,483 is: 9,724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.68 : 25,310.52 = 6,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.68/25,310.52 = 6,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.68x = 25,310.52 × 6,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.68x = 164,088,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,088,101.16/16,873.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,724.50

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