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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.08, 22,072.92 and 10,333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.08, 22,072.92 and 10,333.07 is: 14,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.08 : 22,072.92 = 10,333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.08/22,072.92 = 10,333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.08x = 22,072.92 × 10,333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.08x = 228,081,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,081,027.46/15,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.78

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