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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.67, 22,086.62 and 10,337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.67, 22,086.62 and 10,337.18 is: 14,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.67 : 22,086.62 = 10,337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.67/22,086.62 = 10,337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.67x = 22,086.62 × 10,337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.67x = 228,313,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,313,366.53/15,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,269.88

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