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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.91, 22,179.84 and 9,701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.91, 22,179.84 and 9,701.16 is: 13,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.91 : 22,179.84 = 9,701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.91/22,179.84 = 9,701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.91x = 22,179.84 × 9,701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.91x = 215,170,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,170,152.36/16,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.80

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