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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.64, 25,032.48 and 4,208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.64, 25,032.48 and 4,208.64 is: 6,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.64 : 25,032.48 = 4,208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.64/25,032.48 = 4,208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.64x = 25,032.48 × 4,208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.64x = 105,352,696.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,352,696.63/16,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.84

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