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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.02, 22,054.68 and 10,016.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.02, 22,054.68 and 10,016.91 is: 13,823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.02 : 22,054.68 = 10,016.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.02/22,054.68 = 10,016.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.02x = 22,054.68 × 10,016.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.02x = 220,919,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,919,744.64/15,982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.02

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