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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.09, 21,644.19 and 8,969.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.09, 21,644.19 and 8,969.69 is: 12,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.09 : 21,644.19 = 8,969.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.09/21,644.19 = 8,969.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.09x = 21,644.19 × 8,969.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.09x = 194,141,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,141,728.71/15,683.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.05

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