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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.84, 22,087.32 and 10,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.84, 22,087.32 and 10,335.12 is: 14,269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.84 : 22,087.32 = 10,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.84/22,087.32 = 10,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.84x = 22,087.32 × 10,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.84x = 228,275,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,275,102.68/15,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,269.12

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