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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.47, 22,858.36 and 9,854.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.47, 22,858.36 and 9,854.38 is: 13,595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.47 : 22,858.36 = 9,854.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.47/22,858.36 = 9,854.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.47x = 22,858.36 × 9,854.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.47x = 225,254,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,254,965.62/16,568.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.40

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