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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.96, 22,054.12 and 10,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.96, 22,054.12 and 10,610.92 is: 14,638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.96 : 22,054.12 = 10,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.96/22,054.12 = 10,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.96x = 22,054.12 × 10,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.96x = 234,014,502.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,014,502.99/15,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.75

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