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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.58, 25,014.87 and 6,685.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.58, 25,014.87 and 6,685.86 is: 10,028.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.58 : 25,014.87 = 6,685.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.58/25,014.87 = 6,685.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.58x = 25,014.87 × 6,685.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.58x = 167,245,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,245,918.74/16,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.79

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