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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.08, 24,480.18 and 9,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.08, 24,480.18 and 9,393 is: 14,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.08 : 24,480.18 = 9,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.08/24,480.18 = 9,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.08x = 24,480.18 × 9,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.08x = 229,942,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,942,330.74/16,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.32

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