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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.97, 22,850.78 and 9,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.97, 22,850.78 and 9,848.88 is: 13,587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.97 : 22,850.78 = 9,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.97/22,850.78 = 9,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.97x = 22,850.78 × 9,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.97x = 225,054,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,054,540.88/16,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.81

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