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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.21, 22,011.08 and 8,876.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.21, 22,011.08 and 8,876.63 is: 12,249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.21 : 22,011.08 = 8,876.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.21/22,011.08 = 8,876.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.21x = 22,011.08 × 8,876.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.21x = 195,384,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,384,256.99/15,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,249.63

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