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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.16, 22,018.44 and 10,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.16, 22,018.44 and 10,366.16 is: 14,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.16 : 22,018.44 = 10,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.16/22,018.44 = 10,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.16x = 22,018.44 × 10,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.16x = 228,246,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,246,671.99/15,958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,302.82

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