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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.98, 22,066.08 and 10,619.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.98, 22,066.08 and 10,619.70 is: 14,648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.98 : 22,066.08 = 10,619.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.98/22,066.08 = 10,619.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.98x = 22,066.08 × 10,619.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.98x = 234,335,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,335,149.78/15,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,648.71

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