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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.04, 24,987.69 and 9,273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.04, 24,987.69 and 9,273.69 is: 13,898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.04 : 24,987.69 = 9,273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.04/24,987.69 = 9,273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.04x = 24,987.69 × 9,273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.04x = 231,728,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,728,090.88/16,673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.37

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