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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.33, 25,042.71 and 6,692.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.33, 25,042.71 and 6,692.01 is: 10,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.33 : 25,042.71 = 6,692.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.33/25,042.71 = 6,692.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.33x = 25,042.71 × 6,692.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.33x = 167,586,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,586,103.87/16,688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.12

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