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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.65, 22,851.15 and 9,485.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.65, 22,851.15 and 9,485.07 is: 13,089.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.65 : 22,851.15 = 9,485.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.65/22,851.15 = 9,485.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.65x = 22,851.15 × 9,485.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.65x = 216,744,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,744,757.33/16,558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.52

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