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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.83, 22,014.44 and 8,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.83, 22,014.44 and 8,879.10 is: 12,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.83 : 22,014.44 = 8,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.83/22,014.44 = 8,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.83x = 22,014.44 × 8,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.83x = 195,468,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,468,414.20/15,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,252.90

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