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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.42, 22,858.02 and 9,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.42, 22,858.02 and 9,855.24 is: 13,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.42 : 22,858.02 = 9,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.42/22,858.02 = 9,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.42x = 22,858.02 × 9,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.42x = 225,271,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,271,273.02/16,569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.60

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