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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.23, 21,963.77 and 8,843.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.23, 21,963.77 and 8,843.10 is: 12,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.23 : 21,963.77 = 8,843.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.23/21,963.77 = 8,843.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.23x = 21,963.77 × 8,843.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.23x = 194,227,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,227,770.27/15,916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.13

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