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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.44, 25,023.68 and 6,821.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.44, 25,023.68 and 6,821.72 is: 10,232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.44 : 25,023.68 = 6,821.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.44/25,023.68 = 6,821.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.44x = 25,023.68 × 6,821.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.44x = 170,704,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,704,538.33/16,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,232.59

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