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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.01, 22,029.45 and 10,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.01, 22,029.45 and 10,635.60 is: 14,689.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.01 : 22,029.45 = 10,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.01/22,029.45 = 10,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.01x = 22,029.45 × 10,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.01x = 234,296,418.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,296,418.42/15,950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,689.42

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