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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,574.18, 22,864.82 and 9,855.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,574.18, 22,864.82 and 9,855.99 is: 13,596.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,574.18 : 22,864.82 = 9,855.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,574.18/22,864.82 = 9,855.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,574.18x = 22,864.82 × 9,855.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,574.18x = 225,355,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,355,387.99/16,574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.78

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