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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.55, 22,028.02 and 10,574.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.55, 22,028.02 and 10,574.69 is: 14,593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.55 : 22,028.02 = 10,574.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.55/22,028.02 = 10,574.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.55x = 22,028.02 × 10,574.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.55x = 232,939,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,939,482.81/15,961.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,593.79

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