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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.42, 22,078.90 and 10,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.42, 22,078.90 and 10,024.72 is: 13,838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.42 : 22,078.90 = 10,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.42/22,078.90 = 10,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.42x = 22,078.90 × 10,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.42x = 221,334,790.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,334,790.41/15,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.25

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