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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.69, 22,003.53 and 10,284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.69, 22,003.53 and 10,284.33 is: 14,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.69 : 22,003.53 = 10,284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.69/22,003.53 = 10,284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.69x = 22,003.53 × 10,284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.69x = 226,291,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,291,563.68/15,951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.06

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