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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.86, 22,054.44 and 10,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.86, 22,054.44 and 10,024.20 is: 13,824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.86 : 22,054.44 = 10,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.86/22,054.44 = 10,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.86x = 22,054.44 × 10,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.86x = 221,078,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,078,117.45/15,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.42

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