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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,491.33, 24,704.01 and 9,913.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,491.33, 24,704.01 and 9,913.89 is: 14,851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,491.33 : 24,704.01 = 9,913.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,491.33/24,704.01 = 9,913.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,491.33x = 24,704.01 × 9,913.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,491.33x = 244,912,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,912,837.70/16,491.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,851.01

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