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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.08, 24,318.63 and 9,639.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.08, 24,318.63 and 9,639.27 is: 14,440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.08 : 24,318.63 = 9,639.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.08/24,318.63 = 9,639.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.08x = 24,318.63 × 9,639.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.08x = 234,413,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,413,840.60/16,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.51

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