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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.05, 22,083.51 and 10,332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.05, 22,083.51 and 10,332.10 is: 14,265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.05 : 22,083.51 = 10,332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.05/22,083.51 = 10,332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.05x = 22,083.51 × 10,332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.05x = 228,169,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,169,033.67/15,994.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.87

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