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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.08, 24,999.90 and 9,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.08, 24,999.90 and 9,733 is: 14,593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.08 : 24,999.90 = 9,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.08/24,999.90 = 9,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.08x = 24,999.90 × 9,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.08x = 243,324,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,324,026.70/16,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,593.83

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