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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.30, 24,979.95 and 9,254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.30, 24,979.95 and 9,254.22 is: 13,881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.30 : 24,979.95 = 9,254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.30/24,979.95 = 9,254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.30x = 24,979.95 × 9,254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.30x = 231,169,952.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,169,952.89/16,653.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.33

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