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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.59, 22,774.65 and 9,333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.59, 22,774.65 and 9,333.39 is: 12,879.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.59 : 22,774.65 = 9,333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.59/22,774.65 = 9,333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.59x = 22,774.65 × 9,333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.59x = 212,564,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,564,690.56/16,503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.91

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