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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.02, 25,033.29 and 6,821.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.02, 25,033.29 and 6,821.35 is: 10,236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.02 : 25,033.29 = 6,821.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.02/25,033.29 = 6,821.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.02x = 25,033.29 × 6,821.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.02x = 170,760,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,760,832.74/16,682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.22

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