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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.56, 22,051.02 and 10,006.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.56, 22,051.02 and 10,006.84 is: 13,803.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.56 : 22,051.02 = 10,006.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.56/22,051.02 = 10,006.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.56x = 22,051.02 × 10,006.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.56x = 220,661,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,661,028.98/15,985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,803.78

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