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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.60, 22,047.62 and 10,606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.60, 22,047.62 and 10,606.32 is: 14,630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.60 : 22,047.62 = 10,606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.60/22,047.62 = 10,606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.60x = 22,047.62 × 10,606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.60x = 233,844,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,844,059.93/15,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.25

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