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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.45, 22,063.29 and 10,613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.45, 22,063.29 and 10,613.36 is: 14,651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.45 : 22,063.29 = 10,613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.45/22,063.29 = 10,613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.45x = 22,063.29 × 10,613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.45x = 234,165,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,165,654.91/15,982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,651.43

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