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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.38, 22,011.60 and 8,876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.38, 22,011.60 and 8,876.80 is: 12,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.38 : 22,011.60 = 8,876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.38/22,011.60 = 8,876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.38x = 22,011.60 × 8,876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.38x = 195,392,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,392,570.88/15,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.03

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