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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.68, 22,035.54 and 10,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.68, 22,035.54 and 10,002.84 is: 13,804.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.68 : 22,035.54 = 10,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.68/22,035.54 = 10,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.68x = 22,035.54 × 10,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.68x = 220,418,059.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,418,059.76/15,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,804.01

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