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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.23, 22,051.04 and 10,014.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.23, 22,051.04 and 10,014.19 is: 13,819.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.23 : 22,051.04 = 10,014.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.23/22,051.04 = 10,014.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.23x = 22,051.04 × 10,014.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.23x = 220,823,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,823,199.06/15,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.39

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