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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.78, 22,011.85 and 8,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.78, 22,011.85 and 8,877.20 is: 12,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.78 : 22,011.85 = 8,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.78/22,011.85 = 8,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.78x = 22,011.85 × 8,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.78x = 195,403,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,403,578.40/15,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.41

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