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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.90, 22,048.99 and 10,012.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.90, 22,048.99 and 10,012.79 is: 13,817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.90 : 22,048.99 = 10,012.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.90/22,048.99 = 10,012.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.90x = 22,048.99 × 10,012.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.90x = 220,771,771.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,771,771.31/15,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.33

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