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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.52, 22,075.06 and 10,334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.52, 22,075.06 and 10,334.66 is: 14,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.52 : 22,075.06 = 10,334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.52/22,075.06 = 10,334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.52x = 22,075.06 × 10,334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.52x = 228,138,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,138,239.58/15,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.42

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