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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.84, 24,469.91 and 9,650.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.84, 24,469.91 and 9,650.39 is: 14,457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.84 : 24,469.91 = 9,650.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.84/24,469.91 = 9,650.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.84x = 24,469.91 × 9,650.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.84x = 236,144,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,144,174.76/16,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,457.36

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