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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.94, 22,008.33 and 8,876.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.94, 22,008.33 and 8,876.18 is: 12,247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.94 : 22,008.33 = 8,876.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.94/22,008.33 = 8,876.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.94x = 22,008.33 × 8,876.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.94x = 195,349,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,349,898.58/15,949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.69

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