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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.24, 22,004.64 and 10,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.24, 22,004.64 and 10,356 is: 14,288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.24 : 22,004.64 = 10,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.24/22,004.64 = 10,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.24x = 22,004.64 × 10,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.24x = 227,880,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,880,051.84/15,948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,288.73

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