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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,442.33, 24,669.68 and 9,873.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,442.33, 24,669.68 and 9,873.09 is: 14,813.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,442.33 : 24,669.68 = 9,873.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,442.33/24,669.68 = 9,873.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,442.33x = 24,669.68 × 9,873.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,442.33x = 243,565,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,565,921.55/16,442.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,813.35

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