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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.01, 22,017.62 and 10,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.01, 22,017.62 and 10,567.16 is: 14,583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.01 : 22,017.62 = 10,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.01/22,017.62 = 10,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.01x = 22,017.62 × 10,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.01x = 232,663,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,663,712.26/15,954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.40

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