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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.96, 22,849.86 and 9,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.96, 22,849.86 and 9,848.70 is: 13,591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.96 : 22,849.86 = 9,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.96/22,849.86 = 9,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.96x = 22,849.86 × 9,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.96x = 225,041,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,041,416.18/16,557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.13

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