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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.41, 22,062.60 and 10,320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.41, 22,062.60 and 10,320.27 is: 14,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.41 : 22,062.60 = 10,320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.41/22,062.60 = 10,320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.41x = 22,062.60 × 10,320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.41x = 227,691,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,691,988.90/15,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,235.72

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