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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.39, 24,939.72 and 9,233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.39, 24,939.72 and 9,233.04 is: 13,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.39 : 24,939.72 = 9,233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.39/24,939.72 = 9,233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.39x = 24,939.72 × 9,233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.39x = 230,269,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,269,411.55/16,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.13

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