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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.59, 22,073.37 and 10,683.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.59, 22,073.37 and 10,683.47 is: 14,747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.59 : 22,073.37 = 10,683.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.59/22,073.37 = 10,683.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.59x = 22,073.37 × 10,683.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.59x = 235,820,186.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,820,186.19/15,990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,747.43

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