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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.60, 22,005.78 and 10,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.60, 22,005.78 and 10,284.20 is: 14,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.60 : 22,005.78 = 10,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.60/22,005.78 = 10,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.60x = 22,005.78 × 10,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.60x = 226,311,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,311,842.68/15,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.30

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