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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.88, 22,067.21 and 14,210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.88, 22,067.21 and 14,210.58 is: 19,619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.88 : 22,067.21 = 14,210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.88/22,067.21 = 14,210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.88x = 22,067.21 × 14,210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.88x = 313,587,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,587,971.36/15,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.02

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