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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.06, 22,011.38 and 10,561.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.06, 22,011.38 and 10,561.01 is: 14,576.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.06 : 22,011.38 = 10,561.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.06/22,011.38 = 10,561.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.06x = 22,011.38 × 10,561.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.06x = 232,462,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,462,241.43/15,948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,576.21

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