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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.40, 22,063.68 and 10,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.40, 22,063.68 and 10,024.32 is: 13,829.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.40 : 22,063.68 = 10,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.40/22,063.68 = 10,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.40x = 22,063.68 × 10,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.40x = 221,173,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,173,388.70/15,992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.91

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