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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.62, 22,080.23 and 10,625.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.62, 22,080.23 and 10,625.27 is: 14,668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.62 : 22,080.23 = 10,625.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.62/22,080.23 = 10,625.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.62x = 22,080.23 × 10,625.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.62x = 234,608,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,608,241.88/15,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,668.87

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