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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.57, 22,177.94 and 9,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.57, 22,177.94 and 9,701.20 is: 13,385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.57 : 22,177.94 = 9,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.57/22,177.94 = 9,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.57x = 22,177.94 × 9,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.57x = 215,152,631.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,152,631.53/16,073.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,385.49

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