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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.34, 22,011.25 and 8,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.34, 22,011.25 and 8,876.76 is: 12,249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.34 : 22,011.25 = 8,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.34/22,011.25 = 8,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.34x = 22,011.25 × 8,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.34x = 195,388,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,388,572.45/15,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,249.81

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