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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.93, 25,042.61 and 6,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.93, 25,042.61 and 6,835.12 is: 10,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.93 : 25,042.61 = 6,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.93/25,042.61 = 6,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.93x = 25,042.61 × 6,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.93x = 171,169,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,169,198.94/16,688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.45

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