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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.76, 22,825.56 and 9,827.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.76, 22,825.56 and 9,827.62 is: 13,557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.76 : 22,825.56 = 9,827.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.76/22,825.56 = 9,827.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.76x = 22,825.56 × 9,827.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.76x = 224,320,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,320,929.97/16,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,557.61

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