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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.80, 22,023.44 and 10,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.80, 22,023.44 and 10,569.76 is: 14,588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.80 : 22,023.44 = 10,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.80/22,023.44 = 10,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.80x = 22,023.44 × 10,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.80x = 232,782,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,782,475.17/15,956.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,588.29

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