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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.67, 22,852.57 and 9,846.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.67, 22,852.57 and 9,846.85 is: 13,587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.67 : 22,852.57 = 9,846.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.67/22,852.57 = 9,846.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.67x = 22,852.57 × 9,846.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.67x = 225,025,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,025,828.90/16,560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.97

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