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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.72, 22,015.08 and 8,878.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.72, 22,015.08 and 8,878.98 is: 12,253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.72 : 22,015.08 = 8,878.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.72/22,015.08 = 8,878.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.72x = 22,015.08 × 8,878.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.72x = 195,471,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,471,455.02/15,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.17

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