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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.44, 22,025.27 and 12,174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.44, 22,025.27 and 12,174.45 is: 16,802.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.44 : 22,025.27 = 12,174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.44/22,025.27 = 12,174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.44x = 22,025.27 × 12,174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.44x = 268,145,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,145,548.35/15,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.74

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