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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.06, 24,939.72 and 9,239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.06, 24,939.72 and 9,239.13 is: 13,836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.06 : 24,939.72 = 9,239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.06/24,939.72 = 9,239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.06x = 24,939.72 × 9,239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.06x = 230,421,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,421,315.24/16,653.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,836.58

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