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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.76, 22,854.80 and 9,848.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.76, 22,854.80 and 9,848.61 is: 13,585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.76 : 22,854.80 = 9,848.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.76/22,854.80 = 9,848.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.76x = 22,854.80 × 9,848.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.76x = 225,088,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,088,011.83/16,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.90

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