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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.94, 22,040.74 and 10,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.94, 22,040.74 and 10,313.04 is: 14,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.94 : 22,040.74 = 10,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.94/22,040.74 = 10,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.94x = 22,040.74 × 10,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.94x = 227,307,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,307,033.25/15,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,228.98

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