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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.37, 22,081.26 and 10,626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.37, 22,081.26 and 10,626.02 is: 14,669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.37 : 22,081.26 = 10,626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.37/22,081.26 = 10,626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.37x = 22,081.26 × 10,626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.37x = 234,635,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,635,799.98/15,994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.90

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