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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.10, 23,863.65 and 8,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.10, 23,863.65 and 8,116.90 is: 12,175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.10 : 23,863.65 = 8,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.10/23,863.65 = 8,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.10x = 23,863.65 × 8,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.10x = 193,698,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,698,860.69/15,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.35

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