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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.23, 22,047.94 and 10,606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.23, 22,047.94 and 10,606.55 is: 14,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.23 : 22,047.94 = 10,606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.23/22,047.94 = 10,606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.23x = 22,047.94 × 10,606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.23x = 233,852,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,852,578.01/15,984.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.21

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