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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.96, 25,033.36 and 6,698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.96, 25,033.36 and 6,698.16 is: 10,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.96 : 25,033.36 = 6,698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.96/25,033.36 = 6,698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.96x = 25,033.36 × 6,698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.96x = 167,677,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,677,450.62/16,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.21

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