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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.76, 24,533.52 and 9,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.76, 24,533.52 and 9,772.88 is: 14,678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.76 : 24,533.52 = 9,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.76/24,533.52 = 9,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.76x = 24,533.52 × 9,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.76x = 239,763,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,763,146.94/16,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,678.99

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