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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990, 22,079.76 and 10,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990, 22,079.76 and 10,031.52 is: 13,852.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990 : 22,079.76 = 10,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990/22,079.76 = 10,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990x = 22,079.76 × 10,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990x = 221,493,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,493,554.04/15,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.00

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