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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.43, 22,034.35 and 10,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.43, 22,034.35 and 10,588.12 is: 14,603.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.43 : 22,034.35 = 10,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.43/22,034.35 = 10,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.43x = 22,034.35 × 10,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.43x = 233,302,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,302,341.92/15,975.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.82

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