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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.53, 22,071.82 and 9,713.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.53, 22,071.82 and 9,713.91 is: 13,398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.53 : 22,071.82 = 9,713.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.53/22,071.82 = 9,713.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.53x = 22,071.82 × 9,713.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.53x = 214,403,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,403,673.02/16,001.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,398.95

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