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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.53, 22,006.55 and 10,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.53, 22,006.55 and 10,285.04 is: 14,189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.53 : 22,006.55 = 10,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.53/22,006.55 = 10,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.53x = 22,006.55 × 10,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.53x = 226,338,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,338,327.74/15,951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.13

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