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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.81, 22,039.49 and 10,682.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.81, 22,039.49 and 10,682.69 is: 14,724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.81 : 22,039.49 = 10,682.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.81/22,039.49 = 10,682.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.81x = 22,039.49 × 10,682.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.81x = 235,440,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,440,955.94/15,989.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,724.44

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