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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.52, 22,048.47 and 10,012.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.52, 22,048.47 and 10,012.41 is: 13,816.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.52 : 22,048.47 = 10,012.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.52/22,048.47 = 10,012.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.52x = 22,048.47 × 10,012.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.52x = 220,758,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,758,321.51/15,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.81

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