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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.44, 25,022.94 and 6,818.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.44, 25,022.94 and 6,818.44 is: 10,227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.44 : 25,022.94 = 6,818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.44/25,022.94 = 6,818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.44x = 25,022.94 × 6,818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.44x = 170,617,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,617,415.01/16,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.37

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