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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.24, 22,031.52 and 10,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.24, 22,031.52 and 10,363.52 is: 14,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.24 : 22,031.52 = 10,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.24/22,031.52 = 10,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.24x = 22,031.52 × 10,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.24x = 228,324,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,324,098.15/15,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,304.01

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