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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.25, 22,005.24 and 10,277.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.25, 22,005.24 and 10,277.01 is: 14,185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.25 : 22,005.24 = 10,277.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.25/22,005.24 = 10,277.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.25x = 22,005.24 × 10,277.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.25x = 226,148,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,148,032.99/15,942.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.45

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