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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.24, 22,059.12 and 10,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.24, 22,059.12 and 10,383.52 is: 14,331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.24 : 22,059.12 = 10,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.24/22,059.12 = 10,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.24x = 22,059.12 × 10,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.24x = 229,051,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,051,313.70/15,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,331.62

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