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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.14, 22,044.82 and 10,302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.14, 22,044.82 and 10,302.70 is: 14,226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.14 : 22,044.82 = 10,302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.14/22,044.82 = 10,302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.14x = 22,044.82 × 10,302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.14x = 227,121,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,121,167.01/15,965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226.07

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