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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.38, 22,009.77 and 8,875.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.38, 22,009.77 and 8,875.65 is: 12,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.38 : 22,009.77 = 8,875.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.38/22,009.77 = 8,875.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.38x = 22,009.77 × 8,875.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.38x = 195,351,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,351,015.10/15,949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,248.19

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