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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,978.30, 22,040.55 and 12,435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,978.30, 22,040.55 and 12,435.90 is: 17,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,978.30 : 22,040.55 = 12,435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,978.30/22,040.55 = 12,435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,978.30x = 22,040.55 × 12,435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,978.30x = 274,094,075.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,094,075.75/15,978.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,154.15

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