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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.59, 22,009.39 and 8,875.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.59, 22,009.39 and 8,875.46 is: 12,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.59 : 22,009.39 = 8,875.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.59/22,009.39 = 8,875.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.59x = 22,009.39 × 8,875.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.59x = 195,343,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,343,493.40/15,948.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,248.33

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