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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.03, 22,853.52 and 9,847.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.03, 22,853.52 and 9,847.35 is: 13,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.03 : 22,853.52 = 9,847.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.03/22,853.52 = 9,847.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.03x = 22,853.52 × 9,847.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.03x = 225,046,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,046,610.17/16,557.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.21

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