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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.43, 22,010.88 and 8,875.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.43, 22,010.88 and 8,875.70 is: 12,248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.43 : 22,010.88 = 8,875.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.43/22,010.88 = 8,875.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.43x = 22,010.88 × 8,875.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.43x = 195,361,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,361,967.62/15,949.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,248.84

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