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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.38, 22,011.52 and 8,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.38, 22,011.52 and 8,877.26 is: 12,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.38 : 22,011.52 = 8,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.38/22,011.52 = 8,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.38x = 22,011.52 × 8,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.38x = 195,401,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,401,875.98/15,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.61

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