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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.79, 24,513.41 and 9,326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.79, 24,513.41 and 9,326.83 is: 13,998.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.79 : 24,513.41 = 9,326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.79/24,513.41 = 9,326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.79x = 24,513.41 × 9,326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.79x = 228,632,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,632,361.16/16,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,998.37

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