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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.55, 22,023.88 and 10,571.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.55, 22,023.88 and 10,571.69 is: 14,589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.55 : 22,023.88 = 10,571.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.55/22,023.88 = 10,571.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.55x = 22,023.88 × 10,571.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.55x = 232,829,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,829,660.59/15,958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.65

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