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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.88, 22,075.68 and 10,332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.88, 22,075.68 and 10,332.87 is: 14,258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.88 : 22,075.68 = 10,332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.88/22,075.68 = 10,332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.88x = 22,075.68 × 10,332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.88x = 228,105,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,105,131.60/15,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,258.46

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