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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.27, 22,045.37 and 10,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.27, 22,045.37 and 10,010.16 is: 13,813.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.27 : 22,045.37 = 10,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.27/22,045.37 = 10,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.27x = 22,045.37 × 10,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.27x = 220,677,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,677,630.91/15,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.70

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