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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,684.09, 21,645.57 and 8,970.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,684.09, 21,645.57 and 8,970.69 is: 12,380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,684.09 : 21,645.57 = 8,970.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,684.09/21,645.57 = 8,970.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,684.09x = 21,645.57 × 8,970.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,684.09x = 194,175,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,175,698.34/15,684.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.42

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