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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.74, 22,036.35 and 10,367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.74, 22,036.35 and 10,367.02 is: 14,308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.74 : 22,036.35 = 10,367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.74/22,036.35 = 10,367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.74x = 22,036.35 × 10,367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.74x = 228,451,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,451,281.18/15,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.84

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