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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.55, 21,167.19 and 8,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.55, 21,167.19 and 8,969.52 is: 12,377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.55 : 21,167.19 = 8,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.55/21,167.19 = 8,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.55x = 21,167.19 × 8,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.55x = 189,859,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,859,534.05/15,338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.93

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