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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.88, 25,002.72 and 6,810.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.88, 25,002.72 and 6,810.87 is: 10,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.88 : 25,002.72 = 6,810.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.88/25,002.72 = 6,810.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.88x = 25,002.72 × 6,810.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.88x = 170,290,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,290,275.57/16,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.49

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