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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.96, 22,075.92 and 10,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.96, 22,075.92 and 10,031.68 is: 13,845.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.96 : 22,075.92 = 10,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.96/22,075.92 = 10,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.96x = 22,075.92 × 10,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.96x = 221,458,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,458,565.15/15,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.52

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