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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.51, 22,971.10 and 9,933.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.51, 22,971.10 and 9,933.95 is: 13,702.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.51 : 22,971.10 = 9,933.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.51/22,971.10 = 9,933.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.51x = 22,971.10 × 9,933.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.51x = 228,193,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,193,705.30/16,653.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.44

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