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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.43, 21,167.64 and 8,969.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.43, 21,167.64 and 8,969.13 is: 12,377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.43 : 21,167.64 = 8,969.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.43/21,167.64 = 8,969.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.43x = 21,167.64 × 8,969.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.43x = 189,855,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,855,314.95/15,338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.75

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