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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.30, 22,012.28 and 8,876.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.30, 22,012.28 and 8,876.56 is: 12,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.30 : 22,012.28 = 8,876.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.30/22,012.28 = 8,876.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.30x = 22,012.28 × 8,876.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.30x = 195,393,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,393,324.16/15,950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.13

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