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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.86, 22,042.32 and 10,324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.86, 22,042.32 and 10,324.18 is: 14,232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.86 : 22,042.32 = 10,324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.86/22,042.32 = 10,324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.86x = 22,042.32 × 10,324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.86x = 227,568,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,568,879.30/15,989.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.07

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