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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.80, 22,069.92 and 10,694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.80, 22,069.92 and 10,694.96 is: 14,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.80 : 22,069.92 = 10,694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.80/22,069.92 = 10,694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.80x = 22,069.92 × 10,694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.80x = 236,036,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,036,911.60/15,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,755.26

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