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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.40, 22,059.54 and 10,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.40, 22,059.54 and 10,021.32 is: 13,825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.40 : 22,059.54 = 10,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.40/22,059.54 = 10,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.40x = 22,059.54 × 10,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.40x = 221,065,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,065,709.39/15,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.77

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