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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551, 22,843.08 and 9,837.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551, 22,843.08 and 9,837.72 is: 13,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551 : 22,843.08 = 9,837.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551/22,843.08 = 9,837.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551x = 22,843.08 × 9,837.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551x = 224,723,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,723,824.98/16,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.66

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