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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.57, 25,026.57 and 6,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.57, 25,026.57 and 6,823.04 is: 10,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.57 : 25,026.57 = 6,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.57/25,026.57 = 6,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.57x = 25,026.57 × 6,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.57x = 170,757,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,757,163.04/16,683.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.05

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