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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.59, 22,072.64 and 10,337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.59, 22,072.64 and 10,337.16 is: 14,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.59 : 22,072.64 = 10,337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.59/22,072.64 = 10,337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.59x = 22,072.64 × 10,337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.59x = 228,168,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,168,470.48/15,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.79

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