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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.54, 22,001.49 and 10,282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.54, 22,001.49 and 10,282.50 is: 14,177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.54 : 22,001.49 = 10,282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.54/22,001.49 = 10,282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.54x = 22,001.49 × 10,282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.54x = 226,230,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,230,320.93/15,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.02

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