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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.13, 22,861.97 and 9,853.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.13, 22,861.97 and 9,853.93 is: 13,593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.13 : 22,861.97 = 9,853.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.13/22,861.97 = 9,853.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.13x = 22,861.97 × 9,853.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.13x = 225,280,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,280,145.62/16,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.92

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