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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.50, 22,058.70 and 10,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.50, 22,058.70 and 10,019.28 is: 13,828.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.50 : 22,058.70 = 10,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.50/22,058.70 = 10,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.50x = 22,058.70 × 10,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.50x = 221,012,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,012,291.74/15,982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.39

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