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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.56, 22,352.94 and 9,822.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.56, 22,352.94 and 9,822.59 is: 13,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.56 : 22,352.94 = 9,822.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.56/22,352.94 = 9,822.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.56x = 22,352.94 × 9,822.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.56x = 219,563,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,563,653.15/16,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,555.36

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