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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.40, 22,047.95 and 10,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.40, 22,047.95 and 10,004.69 is: 13,800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.40 : 22,047.95 = 10,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.40/22,047.95 = 10,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.40x = 22,047.95 × 10,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.40x = 220,582,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,582,744.62/15,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.74

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