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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.51, 22,849.97 and 9,845.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.51, 22,849.97 and 9,845.37 is: 13,582.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.51 : 22,849.97 = 9,845.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.51/22,849.97 = 9,845.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.51x = 22,849.97 × 9,845.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.51x = 224,966,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,966,359.91/16,563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.05

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