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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.77, 22,035.12 and 10,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.77, 22,035.12 and 10,004.28 is: 13,800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.77 : 22,035.12 = 10,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.77/22,035.12 = 10,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.77x = 22,035.12 × 10,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.77x = 220,445,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,445,510.31/15,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.47

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