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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.42, 22,083.50 and 10,334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.42, 22,083.50 and 10,334.92 is: 14,266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.42 : 22,083.50 = 10,334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.42/22,083.50 = 10,334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.42x = 22,083.50 × 10,334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.42x = 228,231,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,231,205.82/15,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.75

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