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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.32, 22,076.58 and 10,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.32, 22,076.58 and 10,023.40 is: 13,839.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.32 : 22,076.58 = 10,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.32/22,076.58 = 10,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.32x = 22,076.58 × 10,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.32x = 221,282,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,282,391.97/15,989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.39

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