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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.54, 22,052.07 and 10,316.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.54, 22,052.07 and 10,316.09 is: 14,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.54 : 22,052.07 = 10,316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.54/22,052.07 = 10,316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.54x = 22,052.07 × 10,316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.54x = 227,491,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,491,138.81/15,982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.73

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