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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,978.46, 22,043.78 and 10,603.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,978.46, 22,043.78 and 10,603.43 is: 14,628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,978.46 : 22,043.78 = 10,603.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,978.46/22,043.78 = 10,603.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,978.46x = 22,043.78 × 10,603.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,978.46x = 233,739,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,739,678.17/15,978.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,628.42

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