Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.20, 18,246.84 and 10,707
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,234.20, 18,246.84 and 10,707 is: 14,762.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,234.20 : 18,246.84 = 10,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,234.20/18,246.84 = 10,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,234.20x = 18,246.84 × 10,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,234.20x = 195,368,915.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,368,915.88/13,234.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,762.43
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