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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.13, 25,333.28 and 6,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.13, 25,333.28 and 6,499.88 is: 9,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.13 : 25,333.28 = 6,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.13/25,333.28 = 6,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.13x = 25,333.28 × 6,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.13x = 164,663,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,663,280.01/16,888.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.24

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