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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.24, 25,053.39 and 9,321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.24, 25,053.39 and 9,321.18 is: 13,972.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.24 : 25,053.39 = 9,321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.24/25,053.39 = 9,321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.24x = 25,053.39 × 9,321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.24x = 233,527,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,527,157.80/16,713.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.58

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