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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.80, 22,008.25 and 10,558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.80, 22,008.25 and 10,558.74 is: 14,573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.80 : 22,008.25 = 10,558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.80/22,008.25 = 10,558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.80x = 22,008.25 × 10,558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.80x = 232,379,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,379,389.61/15,945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.08

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