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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.39, 22,038.26 and 10,297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.39, 22,038.26 and 10,297.95 is: 14,219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.39 : 22,038.26 = 10,297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.39/22,038.26 = 10,297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.39x = 22,038.26 × 10,297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.39x = 226,948,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,948,848.08/15,960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.51

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