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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.54, 22,048.59 and 10,006.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.54, 22,048.59 and 10,006.49 is: 13,813.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.54 : 22,048.59 = 10,006.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.54/22,048.59 = 10,006.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.54x = 22,048.59 × 10,006.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.54x = 220,628,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,628,885.11/15,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.88

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