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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.27, 22,043.24 and 10,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.27, 22,043.24 and 10,005.18 is: 13,815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.27 : 22,043.24 = 10,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.27/22,043.24 = 10,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.27x = 22,043.24 × 10,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.27x = 220,546,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,546,583.98/15,963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.88

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