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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.96, 21,511.88 and 8,876.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.96, 21,511.88 and 8,876.22 is: 12,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.96 : 21,511.88 = 8,876.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.96/21,511.88 = 8,876.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.96x = 21,511.88 × 8,876.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.96x = 190,944,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,944,179.49/15,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,248.68

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