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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.96, 22,014.72 and 8,878.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.96, 22,014.72 and 8,878.86 is: 12,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.96 : 22,014.72 = 8,878.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.96/22,014.72 = 8,878.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.96x = 22,014.72 × 8,878.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.96x = 195,465,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,465,616.82/15,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.39

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