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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,504.83, 24,761.25 and 9,489.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,504.83, 24,761.25 and 9,489.33 is: 14,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,504.83 : 24,761.25 = 9,489.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,504.83/24,761.25 = 9,489.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,504.83x = 24,761.25 × 9,489.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,504.83x = 234,967,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,967,672.46/16,504.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.30

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