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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,687.42, 25,031.02 and 6,696.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,687.42, 25,031.02 and 6,696.68 is: 10,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,687.42 : 25,031.02 = 6,696.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,687.42/25,031.02 = 6,696.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,687.42x = 25,031.02 × 6,696.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,687.42x = 167,624,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,624,731.01/16,687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.98

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