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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.72, 23,938.62 and 11,054.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.72, 23,938.62 and 11,054.78 is: 16,590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.72 : 23,938.62 = 11,054.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.72/23,938.62 = 11,054.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.72x = 23,938.62 × 11,054.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.72x = 264,636,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,636,177.60/15,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.86

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