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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.53, 22,180.92 and 9,698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.53, 22,180.92 and 9,698.45 is: 13,385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.53 : 22,180.92 = 9,698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.53/22,180.92 = 9,698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.53x = 22,180.92 × 9,698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.53x = 215,120,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,120,543.57/16,071.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.19

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