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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.76, 22,841.95 and 9,836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.76, 22,841.95 and 9,836.44 is: 13,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.76 : 22,841.95 = 9,836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.76/22,841.95 = 9,836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.76x = 22,841.95 × 9,836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.76x = 224,683,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,683,470.66/16,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.42

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