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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.96, 25,024.34 and 6,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.96, 25,024.34 and 6,692.16 is: 10,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.96 : 25,024.34 = 6,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.96/25,024.34 = 6,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.96x = 25,024.34 × 6,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.96x = 167,466,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,466,887.17/16,682.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.20

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