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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.70, 22,074.65 and 10,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.70, 22,074.65 and 10,337.60 is: 14,262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.70 : 22,074.65 = 10,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.70/22,074.65 = 10,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.70x = 22,074.65 × 10,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.70x = 228,198,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,198,901.84/15,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.70

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