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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.93, 22,036.42 and 10,589.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.93, 22,036.42 and 10,589.62 is: 14,605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.93 : 22,036.42 = 10,589.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.93/22,036.42 = 10,589.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.93x = 22,036.42 × 10,589.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.93x = 233,357,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,357,313.96/15,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,605.89

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