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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.56, 22,026.64 and 10,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.56, 22,026.64 and 10,573.70 is: 14,592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.56 : 22,026.64 = 10,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.56/22,026.64 = 10,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.56x = 22,026.64 × 10,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.56x = 232,903,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,903,083.37/15,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.41

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