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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.65, 24,469.56 and 9,650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.65, 24,469.56 and 9,650.16 is: 14,456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.65 : 24,469.56 = 9,650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.65/24,469.56 = 9,650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.65x = 24,469.56 × 9,650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.65x = 236,135,169.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,135,169.13/16,333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.97

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