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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.60, 23,925.90 and 10,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.60, 23,925.90 and 10,113.80 is: 15,170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.60 : 23,925.90 = 10,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.60/23,925.90 = 10,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.60x = 23,925.90 × 10,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.60x = 241,981,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,981,767.42/15,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.70

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