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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.28, 25,016.10 and 6,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.28, 25,016.10 and 6,684 is: 10,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.28 : 25,016.10 = 6,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.28/25,016.10 = 6,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.28x = 25,016.10 × 6,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.28x = 167,207,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,207,612.40/16,682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.07

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