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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.02, 22,036.36 and 10,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.02, 22,036.36 and 10,640.60 is: 14,696.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.02 : 22,036.36 = 10,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.02/22,036.36 = 10,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.02x = 22,036.36 × 10,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.02x = 234,480,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,480,092.22/15,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,696.32

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