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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.62, 22,081.61 and 10,626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.62, 22,081.61 and 10,626.27 is: 14,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.62 : 22,081.61 = 10,626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.62/22,081.61 = 10,626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.62x = 22,081.61 × 10,626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.62x = 234,645,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,645,149.89/15,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.25

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