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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.16, 22,047.60 and 10,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.16, 22,047.60 and 10,304.72 is: 14,228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.16 : 22,047.60 = 10,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.16/22,047.60 = 10,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.16x = 22,047.60 × 10,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.16x = 227,194,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,194,344.67/15,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,228.85

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