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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.96, 22,038.95 and 10,599.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.96, 22,038.95 and 10,599.93 is: 14,623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.96 : 22,038.95 = 10,599.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.96/22,038.95 = 10,599.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.96x = 22,038.95 × 10,599.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.96x = 233,611,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,611,353.77/15,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,623.60

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