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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,382.13, 21,229.02 and 8,669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,382.13, 21,229.02 and 8,669.39 is: 11,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,382.13 : 21,229.02 = 8,669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,382.13/21,229.02 = 8,669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,382.13x = 21,229.02 × 8,669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,382.13x = 184,042,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,042,547.55/15,382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,964.70

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