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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.83, 22,057.71 and 8,910.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.83, 22,057.71 and 8,910.10 is: 12,295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.83 : 22,057.71 = 8,910.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.83/22,057.71 = 8,910.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.83x = 22,057.71 × 8,910.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.83x = 196,536,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,536,346.73/15,983.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.95

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