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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.37, 22,048.53 and 10,002.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.37, 22,048.53 and 10,002.67 is: 13,807.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.37 : 22,048.53 = 10,002.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.37/22,048.53 = 10,002.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.37x = 22,048.53 × 10,002.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.37x = 220,544,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,544,059.33/15,972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.85

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