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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.49, 22,055.94 and 10,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.49, 22,055.94 and 10,017.27 is: 13,825.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.49 : 22,055.94 = 10,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.49/22,055.94 = 10,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.49x = 22,055.94 × 10,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.49x = 220,940,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,940,306.08/15,980.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.63

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