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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.84, 22,044.78 and 10,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.84, 22,044.78 and 10,017.16 is: 13,814.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.84 : 22,044.78 = 10,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.84/22,044.78 = 10,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.84x = 22,044.78 × 10,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.84x = 220,826,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,826,088.42/15,984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.72

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