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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.97, 22,852.15 and 9,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.97, 22,852.15 and 9,849.88 is: 13,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.97 : 22,852.15 = 9,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.97/22,852.15 = 9,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.97x = 22,852.15 × 9,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.97x = 225,090,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,090,935.24/16,563.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.19

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