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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.88, 25,011.68 and 6,816.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.88, 25,011.68 and 6,816.88 is: 10,216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.88 : 25,011.68 = 6,816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.88/25,011.68 = 6,816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.88x = 25,011.68 × 6,816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.88x = 170,501,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,501,621.16/16,688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.48

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