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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.53, 22,051.92 and 10,950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.53, 22,051.92 and 10,950.06 is: 15,097.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.53 : 22,051.92 = 10,950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.53/22,051.92 = 10,950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.53x = 22,051.92 × 10,950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.53x = 241,469,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,469,847.12/15,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.03

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