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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.94, 22,871.83 and 9,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.94, 22,871.83 and 9,859.44 is: 13,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.94 : 22,871.83 = 9,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.94/22,871.83 = 9,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.94x = 22,871.83 × 9,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.94x = 225,503,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,503,435.58/16,573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.90

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