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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.03, 22,865.07 and 9,854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.03, 22,865.07 and 9,854.51 is: 13,599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.03 : 22,865.07 = 9,854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.03/22,865.07 = 9,854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.03x = 22,865.07 × 9,854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.03x = 225,323,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,323,983.59/16,569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.11

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