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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.51, 22,036.13 and 10,299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.51, 22,036.13 and 10,299.42 is: 14,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.51 : 22,036.13 = 10,299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.51/22,036.13 = 10,299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.51x = 22,036.13 × 10,299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.51x = 226,959,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,959,403.10/15,964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.50

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