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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.44, 20,967.12 and 8,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.44, 20,967.12 and 8,569.44 is: 11,825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.44 : 20,967.12 = 8,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.44/20,967.12 = 8,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.44x = 20,967.12 × 8,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.44x = 179,676,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,676,476.81/15,193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,825.92

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