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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.83, 25,401.14 and 9,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.83, 25,401.14 and 9,033.04 is: 13,557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.83 : 25,401.14 = 9,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.83/25,401.14 = 9,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.83x = 25,401.14 × 9,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.83x = 229,449,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,449,513.67/16,923.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,557.78

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