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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.48, 20,727.96 and 8,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.48, 20,727.96 and 8,969.52 is: 12,379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.48 : 20,727.96 = 8,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.48/20,727.96 = 8,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.48x = 20,727.96 × 8,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.48x = 185,919,851.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,919,851.78/15,018.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.41

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