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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.53, 22,852.44 and 9,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.53, 22,852.44 and 9,847.44 is: 13,588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.53 : 22,852.44 = 9,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.53/22,852.44 = 9,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.53x = 22,852.44 × 9,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.53x = 225,038,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,038,031.75/16,561.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.00

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