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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.17, 22,085.93 and 10,336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.17, 22,085.93 and 10,336.68 is: 14,269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.17 : 22,085.93 = 10,336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.17/22,085.93 = 10,336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.17x = 22,085.93 × 10,336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.17x = 228,295,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,295,139.23/15,999.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,269.19

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