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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.18, 22,035.38 and 10,588.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.18, 22,035.38 and 10,588.86 is: 14,604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.18 : 22,035.38 = 10,588.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.18/22,035.38 = 10,588.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.18x = 22,035.38 × 10,588.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.18x = 233,329,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,329,553.87/15,976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,604.84

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