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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.08, 25,033.38 and 6,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.08, 25,033.38 and 6,832 is: 10,248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.08 : 25,033.38 = 6,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.08/25,033.38 = 6,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.08x = 25,033.38 × 6,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.08x = 171,028,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,028,052.16/16,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.52

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