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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.83, 22,779.78 and 9,433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.83, 22,779.78 and 9,433.89 is: 13,017.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.83 : 22,779.78 = 9,433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.83/22,779.78 = 9,433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.83x = 22,779.78 × 9,433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.83x = 214,901,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,901,777.68/16,508.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.38

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