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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.04, 23,913.14 and 11,005.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.04, 23,913.14 and 11,005.57 is: 16,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.04 : 23,913.14 = 11,005.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.04/23,913.14 = 11,005.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.04x = 23,913.14 × 11,005.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.04x = 263,177,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,177,736.19/15,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,500.13

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