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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.11, 22,982.70 and 9,849.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.11, 22,982.70 and 9,849.18 is: 13,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.11 : 22,982.70 = 9,849.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.11/22,982.70 = 9,849.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.11x = 22,982.70 × 9,849.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.11x = 226,360,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,360,749.19/16,656.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.25

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