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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.66, 22,010.01 and 8,875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.66, 22,010.01 and 8,875.25 is: 12,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.66 : 22,010.01 = 8,875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.66/22,010.01 = 8,875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.66x = 22,010.01 × 8,875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.66x = 195,344,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,344,231.20/15,948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,248.32

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