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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.15, 22,063.14 and 10,681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.15, 22,063.14 and 10,681.74 is: 14,733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.15 : 22,063.14 = 10,681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.15/22,063.14 = 10,681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.15x = 22,063.14 × 10,681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.15x = 235,672,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,672,725.06/15,996.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,733.09

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