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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.02, 22,034.09 and 10,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.02, 22,034.09 and 10,003.52 is: 13,799.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.02 : 22,034.09 = 10,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.02/22,034.09 = 10,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.02x = 22,034.09 × 10,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.02x = 220,418,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,418,540.09/15,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.43

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