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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.23, 22,057.02 and 12,645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.23, 22,057.02 and 12,645.03 is: 17,438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.23 : 22,057.02 = 12,645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.23/22,057.02 = 12,645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.23x = 22,057.02 × 12,645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.23x = 278,911,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,911,679.61/15,994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,438.27

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