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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.52, 22,213.02 and 9,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.52, 22,213.02 and 9,723.70 is: 13,419.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.52 : 22,213.02 = 9,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.52/22,213.02 = 9,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.52x = 22,213.02 × 9,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.52x = 215,992,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,992,742.57/16,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.43

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