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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.37, 22,064.01 and 10,023.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.37, 22,064.01 and 10,023.15 is: 13,833.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.37 : 22,064.01 = 10,023.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.37/22,064.01 = 10,023.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.37x = 22,064.01 × 10,023.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.37x = 221,150,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,150,881.83/15,986.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.71

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