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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.46, 22,041.02 and 10,601.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.46, 22,041.02 and 10,601.43 is: 14,625.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.46 : 22,041.02 = 10,601.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.46/22,041.02 = 10,601.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.46x = 22,041.02 × 10,601.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.46x = 233,666,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,666,357.16/15,976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.67

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