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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.92, 22,066.73 and 14,301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.92, 22,066.73 and 14,301.43 is: 19,745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.92 : 22,066.73 = 14,301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.92/22,066.73 = 14,301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.92x = 22,066.73 × 14,301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.92x = 315,585,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,585,721.38/15,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.19

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