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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.93, 22,050.72 and 10,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.93, 22,050.72 and 10,317 is: 14,240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.93 : 22,050.72 = 10,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.93/22,050.72 = 10,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.93x = 22,050.72 × 10,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.93x = 227,497,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,497,278.24/15,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,240.00

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