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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.36, 22,052.78 and 10,610.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.36, 22,052.78 and 10,610.07 is: 14,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.36 : 22,052.78 = 10,610.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.36/22,052.78 = 10,610.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.36x = 22,052.78 × 10,610.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.36x = 233,981,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,981,486.44/15,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.40

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