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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.97, 22,854.91 and 9,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.97, 22,854.91 and 9,851.88 is: 13,591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.97 : 22,854.91 = 9,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.97/22,854.91 = 9,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.97x = 22,854.91 × 9,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.97x = 225,163,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,163,830.73/16,565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.95

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