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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.11, 22,981.32 and 9,848.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.11, 22,981.32 and 9,848.18 is: 13,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.11 : 22,981.32 = 9,848.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.11/22,981.32 = 9,848.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.11x = 22,981.32 × 9,848.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.11x = 226,324,233.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,324,233.45/16,655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.88

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