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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.64, 22,040.45 and 10,302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.64, 22,040.45 and 10,302.55 is: 14,220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.64 : 22,040.45 = 10,302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.64/22,040.45 = 10,302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.64x = 22,040.45 × 10,302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.64x = 227,072,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,072,838.15/15,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,220.81

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