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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.52, 22,010.33 and 8,875.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.52, 22,010.33 and 8,875.94 is: 12,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.52 : 22,010.33 = 8,875.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.52/22,010.33 = 8,875.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.52x = 22,010.33 × 8,875.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.52x = 195,362,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,362,445.68/15,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,248.80

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