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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.49, 22,060.92 and 10,021.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.49, 22,060.92 and 10,021.41 is: 13,829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.49 : 22,060.92 = 10,021.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.49/22,060.92 = 10,021.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.49x = 22,060.92 × 10,021.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.49x = 221,081,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,081,524.30/15,986.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.27

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