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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.19, 22,024.92 and 12,174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.19, 22,024.92 and 12,174.21 is: 16,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.19 : 22,024.92 = 12,174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.19/22,024.92 = 12,174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.19x = 22,024.92 × 12,174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.19x = 268,136,001.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,136,001.31/15,958.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.41

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