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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.30, 22,028.67 and 10,303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.30, 22,028.67 and 10,303.17 is: 14,210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.30 : 22,028.67 = 10,303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.30/22,028.67 = 10,303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.30x = 22,028.67 × 10,303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.30x = 226,965,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,965,249.63/15,971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.82

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