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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.91, 22,032.43 and 10,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.91, 22,032.43 and 10,008.23 is: 13,802.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.91 : 22,032.43 = 10,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.91/22,032.43 = 10,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.91x = 22,032.43 × 10,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.91x = 220,505,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,505,656.96/15,975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.39

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