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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.28, 22,836.96 and 9,836.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.28, 22,836.96 and 9,836.19 is: 13,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.28 : 22,836.96 = 9,836.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.28/22,836.96 = 9,836.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.28x = 22,836.96 × 9,836.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.28x = 224,628,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,628,677.58/16,550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.50

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