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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.77, 25,012.53 and 6,812.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.77, 25,012.53 and 6,812.84 is: 10,220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.77 : 25,012.53 = 6,812.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.77/25,012.53 = 6,812.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.77x = 25,012.53 × 6,812.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.77x = 170,406,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,406,427.42/16,672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.64

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