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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.13, 22,863.34 and 9,854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.13, 22,863.34 and 9,854.93 is: 13,595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.13 : 22,863.34 = 9,854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.13/22,863.34 = 9,854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.13x = 22,863.34 × 9,854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.13x = 225,316,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,316,615.27/16,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.30

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