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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.13, 22,008.99 and 9,900.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.13, 22,008.99 and 9,900.54 is: 13,658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.13 : 22,008.99 = 9,900.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.13/22,008.99 = 9,900.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.13x = 22,008.99 × 9,900.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.13x = 217,900,885.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,900,885.85/15,953.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,658.82

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