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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.37, 23,924.58 and 7,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.37, 23,924.58 and 7,063.10 is: 10,594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.37 : 23,924.58 = 7,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.37/23,924.58 = 7,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.37x = 23,924.58 × 7,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.37x = 168,981,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,981,684.34/15,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.22

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