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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.37, 22,065.39 and 10,024.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.37, 22,065.39 and 10,024.15 is: 13,835.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.37 : 22,065.39 = 10,024.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.37/22,065.39 = 10,024.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.37x = 22,065.39 × 10,024.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.37x = 221,186,779.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,186,779.17/15,987.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.09

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