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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.33, 22,779.09 and 9,433.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.33, 22,779.09 and 9,433.39 is: 13,016.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.33 : 22,779.09 = 9,433.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.33/22,779.09 = 9,433.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.33x = 22,779.09 × 9,433.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.33x = 214,883,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,883,878.75/16,508.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.69

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