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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.18, 22,005.47 and 10,656.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.18, 22,005.47 and 10,656.77 is: 14,683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.18 : 22,005.47 = 10,656.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.18/22,005.47 = 10,656.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.18x = 22,005.47 × 10,656.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.18x = 234,507,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,507,149.15/15,971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,683.15

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