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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.09, 22,847.96 and 9,838.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.09, 22,847.96 and 9,838.41 is: 13,578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.09 : 22,847.96 = 9,838.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.09/22,847.96 = 9,838.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.09x = 22,847.96 × 9,838.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.09x = 224,787,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,787,548.95/16,554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.97

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