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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.52, 22,011.71 and 8,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.52, 22,011.71 and 8,876.94 is: 12,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.52 : 22,011.71 = 8,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.52/22,011.71 = 8,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.52x = 22,011.71 × 8,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.52x = 195,396,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,396,628.97/15,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.17

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