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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.37, 25,000.88 and 6,799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.37, 25,000.88 and 6,799.64 is: 10,203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.37 : 25,000.88 = 6,799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.37/25,000.88 = 6,799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.37x = 25,000.88 × 6,799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.37x = 169,996,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,996,824.68/16,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.67

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