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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.56, 22,034.86 and 10,003.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.56, 22,034.86 and 10,003.96 is: 13,800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.56 : 22,034.86 = 10,003.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.56/22,034.86 = 10,003.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.56x = 22,034.86 × 10,003.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.56x = 220,435,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,435,858.05/15,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.05

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