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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.47, 22,049.31 and 10,607.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.47, 22,049.31 and 10,607.43 is: 14,633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.47 : 22,049.31 = 10,607.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.47/22,049.31 = 10,607.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.47x = 22,049.31 × 10,607.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.47x = 233,886,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,886,512.37/15,982.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,633.94

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