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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.56, 22,055.16 and 10,893.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.56, 22,055.16 and 10,893.36 is: 15,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.56 : 22,055.16 = 10,893.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.56/22,055.16 = 10,893.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.56x = 22,055.16 × 10,893.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.56x = 240,254,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,254,797.74/15,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.03

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