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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.71, 22,035.85 and 10,597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.71, 22,035.85 and 10,597.68 is: 14,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.71 : 22,035.85 = 10,597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.71/22,035.85 = 10,597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.71x = 22,035.85 × 10,597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.71x = 233,528,860.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,528,860.33/15,972.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,620.50

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