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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.64, 22,079.64 and 10,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.64, 22,079.64 and 10,031.56 is: 13,852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.64 : 22,079.64 = 10,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.64/22,079.64 = 10,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.64x = 22,079.64 × 10,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.64x = 221,493,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,493,233.44/15,989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.30

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