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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.96, 22,040.33 and 10,600.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.96, 22,040.33 and 10,600.93 is: 14,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.96 : 22,040.33 = 10,600.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.96/22,040.33 = 10,600.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.96x = 22,040.33 × 10,600.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.96x = 233,647,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,647,995.51/15,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,624.97

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