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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.74, 22,068.70 and 10,537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.74, 22,068.70 and 10,537.24 is: 14,545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.74 : 22,068.70 = 10,537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.74/22,068.70 = 10,537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.74x = 22,068.70 × 10,537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.74x = 232,543,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,543,188.39/15,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.09

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