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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.48, 22,015.50 and 12,354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.48, 22,015.50 and 12,354.42 is: 17,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.48 : 22,015.50 = 12,354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.48/22,015.50 = 12,354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.48x = 22,015.50 × 12,354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.48x = 271,988,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,988,733.51/15,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.28

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