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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.10, 22,079.97 and 10,340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.10, 22,079.97 and 10,340.52 is: 14,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.10 : 22,079.97 = 10,340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.10/22,079.97 = 10,340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.10x = 22,079.97 × 10,340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.10x = 228,318,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,318,371.38/15,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,276.95

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