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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.88, 25,007.58 and 6,824.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.88, 25,007.58 and 6,824.08 is: 10,232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.88 : 25,007.58 = 6,824.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.88/25,007.58 = 6,824.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.88x = 25,007.58 × 6,824.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.88x = 170,653,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,653,726.53/16,677.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,232.34

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