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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.20, 22,027.50 and 10,652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.20, 22,027.50 and 10,652.64 is: 14,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.20 : 22,027.50 = 10,652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.20/22,027.50 = 10,652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.20x = 22,027.50 × 10,652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.20x = 234,651,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,651,027.60/15,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,701.34

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