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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.24, 22,068.03 and 10,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.24, 22,068.03 and 10,019.52 is: 13,820.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.24 : 22,068.03 = 10,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.24/22,068.03 = 10,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.24x = 22,068.03 × 10,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.24x = 221,111,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,111,067.95/15,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.97

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