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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.88, 22,855.91 and 9,848.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.88, 22,855.91 and 9,848.39 is: 13,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.88 : 22,855.91 = 9,848.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.88/22,855.91 = 9,848.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.88x = 22,855.91 × 9,848.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.88x = 225,093,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,093,751.96/16,562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.25

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