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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.73, 22,047.25 and 10,606.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.73, 22,047.25 and 10,606.05 is: 14,629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.73 : 22,047.25 = 10,606.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.73/22,047.25 = 10,606.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.73x = 22,047.25 × 10,606.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.73x = 233,834,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,834,235.86/15,983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,629.52

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