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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.31, 22,050.67 and 10,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.31, 22,050.67 and 10,006.59 is: 13,803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.31 : 22,050.67 = 10,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.31/22,050.67 = 10,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.31x = 22,050.67 × 10,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.31x = 220,652,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,652,013.92/15,985.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,803.42

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