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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.64, 25,023.48 and 4,202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.64, 25,023.48 and 4,202.64 is: 6,303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.64 : 25,023.48 = 4,202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.64/25,023.48 = 4,202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.64x = 25,023.48 × 4,202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.64x = 105,164,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,164,677.99/16,682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.84

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