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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.16, 22,031.87 and 10,653.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.16, 22,031.87 and 10,653.75 is: 14,699.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.16 : 22,031.87 = 10,653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.16/22,031.87 = 10,653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.16x = 22,031.87 × 10,653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.16x = 234,721,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,721,981.74/15,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,699.38

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