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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.26, 22,068.96 and 10,027.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.26, 22,068.96 and 10,027.18 is: 13,837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.26 : 22,068.96 = 10,027.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.26/22,068.96 = 10,027.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.26x = 22,068.96 × 10,027.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.26x = 221,289,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,289,434.33/15,992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.28

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