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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.75, 22,858.80 and 9,851.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.75, 22,858.80 and 9,851.71 is: 13,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.75 : 22,858.80 = 9,851.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.75/22,858.80 = 9,851.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.75x = 22,858.80 × 9,851.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.75x = 225,198,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,198,268.55/16,569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.93

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