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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.02, 22,062.96 and 10,022.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.02, 22,062.96 and 10,022.94 is: 13,831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.02 : 22,062.96 = 10,022.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.02/22,062.96 = 10,022.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.02x = 22,062.96 × 10,022.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.02x = 221,135,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,135,724.30/15,988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.34

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