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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.10, 22,082.76 and 10,342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.10, 22,082.76 and 10,342.53 is: 14,279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.10 : 22,082.76 = 10,342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.10/22,082.76 = 10,342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.10x = 22,082.76 × 10,342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.10x = 228,391,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,391,607.78/15,994.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.74

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