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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.41, 22,012.29 and 8,876.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.41, 22,012.29 and 8,876.81 is: 12,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.41 : 22,012.29 = 8,876.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.41/22,012.29 = 8,876.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.41x = 22,012.29 × 8,876.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.41x = 195,398,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,398,971.03/15,950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.41

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