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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.88, 25,048.23 and 6,838.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.88, 25,048.23 and 6,838.16 is: 10,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.88 : 25,048.23 = 6,838.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.88/25,048.23 = 6,838.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.88x = 25,048.23 × 6,838.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.88x = 171,283,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,283,804.46/16,698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.20

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