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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.64, 22,008.02 and 8,876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.64, 22,008.02 and 8,876.04 is: 12,247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.64 : 22,008.02 = 8,876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.64/22,008.02 = 8,876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.64x = 22,008.02 × 8,876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.64x = 195,344,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,344,065.84/15,949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.55

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