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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.59, 22,072.23 and 10,332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.59, 22,072.23 and 10,332.57 is: 14,256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.59 : 22,072.23 = 10,332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.59/22,072.23 = 10,332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.59x = 22,072.23 × 10,332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.59x = 228,062,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,062,861.53/15,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.08

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