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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.92, 22,068.11 and 14,302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.92, 22,068.11 and 14,302.43 is: 19,746.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.92 : 22,068.11 = 14,302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.92/22,068.11 = 14,302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.92x = 22,068.11 × 14,302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.92x = 315,627,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,627,598.51/15,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.57

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