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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.16, 22,863.44 and 9,854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.16, 22,863.44 and 9,854.96 is: 13,595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.16 : 22,863.44 = 9,854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.16/22,863.44 = 9,854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.16x = 22,863.44 × 9,854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.16x = 225,318,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,318,123.07/16,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.37

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