Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,316.32, 16,968 and 10,664
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,316.32, 16,968 and 10,664 is: 15,989.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,316.32 : 16,968 = 10,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,316.32/16,968 = 10,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,316.32x = 16,968 × 10,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,316.32x = 180,946,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,946,752/11,316.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,989.89
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