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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.60, 21,945.60 and 12,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.60, 21,945.60 and 12,355.20 is: 17,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.60 : 21,945.60 = 12,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.60/21,945.60 = 12,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.60x = 21,945.60 × 12,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.60x = 271,142,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,142,277.12/15,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.55

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