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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.80, 22,999.20 and 10,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.80, 22,999.20 and 10,667.20 is: 16,000.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.80 : 22,999.20 = 10,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.80/22,999.20 = 10,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.80x = 22,999.20 × 10,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.80x = 245,337,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,337,066.24/15,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,000.80

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