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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.04, 24,513.78 and 9,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.04, 24,513.78 and 9,327.08 is: 13,998.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.04 : 24,513.78 = 9,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.04/24,513.78 = 9,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.04x = 24,513.78 × 9,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.04x = 228,641,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,641,987.16/16,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,998.74

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