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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.12, 22,035.24 and 10,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.12, 22,035.24 and 10,670.40 is: 14,720.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.12 : 22,035.24 = 10,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.12/22,035.24 = 10,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.12x = 22,035.24 × 10,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.12x = 235,124,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,124,824.90/15,972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,720.95

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