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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.04, 22,011.06 and 8,876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.04, 22,011.06 and 8,876.46 is: 12,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.04 : 22,011.06 = 8,876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.04/22,011.06 = 8,876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.04x = 22,011.06 × 8,876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.04x = 195,380,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,380,293.65/15,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,249.52

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