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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,074.32, 22,178.97 and 9,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,074.32, 22,178.97 and 9,701.96 is: 13,386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074.32 : 22,178.97 = 9,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074.32/22,178.97 = 9,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074.32x = 22,178.97 × 9,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074.32x = 215,179,368.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,179,368.89/16,074.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.53

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