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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.17, 22,081.79 and 10,333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.17, 22,081.79 and 10,333.67 is: 14,265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.17 : 22,081.79 = 10,333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.17/22,081.79 = 10,333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.17x = 22,081.79 × 10,333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.17x = 228,185,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,185,934.41/15,996.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.04

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