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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.64, 25,016.50 and 6,686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.64, 25,016.50 and 6,686.92 is: 10,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.64 : 25,016.50 = 6,686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.64/25,016.50 = 6,686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.64x = 25,016.50 × 6,686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.64x = 167,283,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,283,334.18/16,677.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.40

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