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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.52, 22,056.75 and 10,018.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.52, 22,056.75 and 10,018.41 is: 13,825.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.52 : 22,056.75 = 10,018.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.52/22,056.75 = 10,018.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.52x = 22,056.75 × 10,018.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.52x = 220,973,564.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,973,564.77/15,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.09

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