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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.90, 22,059.22 and 10,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.90, 22,059.22 and 10,016.80 is: 13,831.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.90 : 22,059.22 = 10,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.90/22,059.22 = 10,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.90x = 22,059.22 × 10,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.90x = 220,962,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,962,794.90/15,974.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.87

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