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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.56, 22,969.79 and 9,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.56, 22,969.79 and 9,933 is: 13,701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.56 : 22,969.79 = 9,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.56/22,969.79 = 9,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.56x = 22,969.79 × 9,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.56x = 228,158,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,158,911.65/16,652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.13

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