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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.23, 22,853.84 and 9,848.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.23, 22,853.84 and 9,848.03 is: 13,585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.23 : 22,853.84 = 9,848.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.23/22,853.84 = 9,848.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.23x = 22,853.84 × 9,848.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.23x = 225,065,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,065,383.69/16,566.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.79

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