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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.39, 22,034.12 and 10,294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.39, 22,034.12 and 10,294.95 is: 14,215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.39 : 22,034.12 = 10,294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.39/22,034.12 = 10,294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.39x = 22,034.12 × 10,294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.39x = 226,840,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,840,112.22/15,957.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.36

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