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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.59, 22,001.27 and 10,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.59, 22,001.27 and 10,634.40 is: 14,678.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.59 : 22,001.27 = 10,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.59/22,001.27 = 10,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.59x = 22,001.27 × 10,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.59x = 233,970,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,970,252.52/15,939.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,678.57

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