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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.46, 22,058.67 and 10,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.46, 22,058.67 and 10,019.30 is: 13,828.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.46 : 22,058.67 = 10,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.46/22,058.67 = 10,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.46x = 22,058.67 × 10,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.46x = 221,012,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,012,432.33/15,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.44

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