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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.98, 22,027.91 and 10,634.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.98, 22,027.91 and 10,634.57 is: 14,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.98 : 22,027.91 = 10,634.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.98/22,027.91 = 10,634.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.98x = 22,027.91 × 10,634.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.98x = 234,257,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,257,187.54/15,948.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,687.91

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