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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.26, 22,040.46 and 10,525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.26, 22,040.46 and 10,525.26 is: 14,517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.26 : 22,040.46 = 10,525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.26/22,040.46 = 10,525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.26x = 22,040.46 × 10,525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.26x = 231,981,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,981,572.02/15,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,517.67

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