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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.94, 22,017.23 and 10,913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.94, 22,017.23 and 10,913.23 is: 15,063.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.94 : 22,017.23 = 10,913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.94/22,017.23 = 10,913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.94x = 22,017.23 × 10,913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.94x = 240,279,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,279,094.95/15,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.63

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