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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,978.52, 22,035.54 and 10,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,978.52, 22,035.54 and 10,950.04 is: 15,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,978.52 : 22,035.54 = 10,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,978.52/22,035.54 = 10,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,978.52x = 22,035.54 × 10,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,978.52x = 241,290,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,290,044.42/15,978.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,100.90

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