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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.62, 22,037.31 and 10,671.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.62, 22,037.31 and 10,671.90 is: 14,723.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.62 : 22,037.31 = 10,671.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.62/22,037.31 = 10,671.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.62x = 22,037.31 × 10,671.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.62x = 235,179,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,179,968.59/15,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,723.02

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