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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.48, 22,045.53 and 10,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.48, 22,045.53 and 10,604.80 is: 14,627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.48 : 22,045.53 = 10,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.48/22,045.53 = 10,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.48x = 22,045.53 × 10,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.48x = 233,788,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,788,436.54/15,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.79

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