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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.04, 22,014.54 and 8,878.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.04, 22,014.54 and 8,878.91 is: 12,253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.04 : 22,014.54 = 8,878.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.04/22,014.54 = 8,878.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.04x = 22,014.54 × 8,878.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.04x = 195,465,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,465,119.35/15,952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.30

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