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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.03, 25,031.84 and 6,827.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.03, 25,031.84 and 6,827.29 is: 10,240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.03 : 25,031.84 = 6,827.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.03/25,031.84 = 6,827.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.03x = 25,031.84 × 6,827.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.03x = 170,899,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,899,534.20/16,688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.85

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