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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.39, 22,051.71 and 10,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.39, 22,051.71 and 10,011.30 is: 13,824.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.39 : 22,051.71 = 10,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.39/22,051.71 = 10,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.39x = 22,051.71 × 10,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.39x = 220,766,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,766,284.32/15,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.34

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