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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.27, 22,055.03 and 10,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.27, 22,055.03 and 10,017.16 is: 13,823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.27 : 22,055.03 = 10,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.27/22,055.03 = 10,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.27x = 22,055.03 × 10,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.27x = 220,928,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,928,714.23/15,982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.36

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