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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.28, 22,052.90 and 10,534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.28, 22,052.90 and 10,534.28 is: 14,530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.28 : 22,052.90 = 10,534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.28/22,052.90 = 10,534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.28x = 22,052.90 × 10,534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.28x = 232,311,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,311,423.41/15,988.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,530.11

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