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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.13, 21,211.46 and 8,997.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.13, 21,211.46 and 8,997.67 is: 12,417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.13 : 21,211.46 = 8,997.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.13/21,211.46 = 8,997.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.13x = 21,211.46 × 8,997.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.13x = 190,853,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,853,717.30/15,369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.99

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