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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996, 22,109.44 and 14,093.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996, 22,109.44 and 14,093.04 is: 19,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996 : 22,109.44 = 14,093.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996/22,109.44 = 14,093.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996x = 22,109.44 × 14,093.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996x = 311,589,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,589,222.30/15,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.20

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