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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.24, 22,084.58 and 10,548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.24, 22,084.58 and 10,548.74 is: 14,560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.24 : 22,084.58 = 10,548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.24/22,084.58 = 10,548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.24x = 22,084.58 × 10,548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.24x = 232,964,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,964,492.43/15,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.97

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