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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.33, 22,009.44 and 10,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.33, 22,009.44 and 10,280.08 is: 14,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.33 : 22,009.44 = 10,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.33/22,009.44 = 10,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.33x = 22,009.44 × 10,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.33x = 226,258,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,258,803.96/15,945.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.66

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