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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.69, 22,091.82 and 9,723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.69, 22,091.82 and 9,723.33 is: 13,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.69 : 22,091.82 = 9,723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.69/22,091.82 = 9,723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.69x = 22,091.82 × 9,723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.69x = 214,806,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,806,019.70/16,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.60

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