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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.98, 25,015.52 and 6,816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.98, 25,015.52 and 6,816.26 is: 10,224.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.98 : 25,015.52 = 6,816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.98/25,015.52 = 6,816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.98x = 25,015.52 × 6,816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.98x = 170,512,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,512,288.36/16,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,224.41

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