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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.49, 22,065.56 and 10,024.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.49, 22,065.56 and 10,024.27 is: 13,835.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.49 : 22,065.56 = 10,024.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.49/22,065.56 = 10,024.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.49x = 22,065.56 × 10,024.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.49x = 221,191,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,191,131.14/15,987.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.26

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