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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.43, 22,032.97 and 10,587.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.43, 22,032.97 and 10,587.12 is: 14,602.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.43 : 22,032.97 = 10,587.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.43/22,032.97 = 10,587.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.43x = 22,032.97 × 10,587.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.43x = 233,265,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,265,697.35/15,974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.44

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