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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.83, 25,016.75 and 6,687.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.83, 25,016.75 and 6,687.11 is: 10,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.83 : 25,016.75 = 6,687.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.83/25,016.75 = 6,687.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.83x = 25,016.75 × 6,687.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.83x = 167,289,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,289,725.66/16,677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.67

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