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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.17, 22,010.70 and 8,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.17, 22,010.70 and 8,876.44 is: 12,249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.17 : 22,010.70 = 8,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.17/22,010.70 = 8,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.17x = 22,010.70 × 8,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.17x = 195,376,657.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,376,657.91/15,950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,249.19

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