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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.88, 24,991.94 and 9,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.88, 24,991.94 and 9,283.82 is: 13,913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.88 : 24,991.94 = 9,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.88/24,991.94 = 9,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.88x = 24,991.94 × 9,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.88x = 232,020,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,020,570.66/16,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.55

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