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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.92, 21,514.20 and 8,876.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.92, 21,514.20 and 8,876.18 is: 12,249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.92 : 21,514.20 = 8,876.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.92/21,514.20 = 8,876.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.92x = 21,514.20 × 8,876.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.92x = 190,963,911.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,963,911.76/15,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,249.98

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