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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.53, 22,859.62 and 9,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.53, 22,859.62 and 9,849.70 is: 13,591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.53 : 22,859.62 = 9,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.53/22,859.62 = 9,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.53x = 22,859.62 × 9,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.53x = 225,160,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,160,403.06/16,566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.29

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