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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.83, 24,767.25 and 9,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.83, 24,767.25 and 9,493.33 is: 14,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.83 : 24,767.25 = 9,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.83/24,767.25 = 9,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.83x = 24,767.25 × 9,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.83x = 235,123,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,123,677.44/16,508.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,242.30

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