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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.70, 22,107.29 and 9,977.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.70, 22,107.29 and 9,977.67 is: 13,766.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.70 : 22,107.29 = 9,977.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.70/22,107.29 = 9,977.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.70x = 22,107.29 × 9,977.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.70x = 220,579,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,579,194.33/16,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,766.67

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