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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.82, 22,012.90 and 10,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.82, 22,012.90 and 10,282.58 is: 14,193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.82 : 22,012.90 = 10,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.82/22,012.90 = 10,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.82x = 22,012.90 × 10,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.82x = 226,349,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,349,405.28/15,947.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.13

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