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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.24, 22,069.41 and 10,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.24, 22,069.41 and 10,020.52 is: 13,822.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.24 : 22,069.41 = 10,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.24/22,069.41 = 10,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.24x = 22,069.41 × 10,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.24x = 221,146,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,146,964.29/15,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.35

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