Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,622.96, 20,434.44 and 7,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,622.96, 20,434.44 and 7,454 is: 11,181
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,622.96 : 20,434.44 = 7,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,622.96/20,434.44 = 7,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,622.96x = 20,434.44 × 7,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,622.96x = 152,318,315.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,318,315.76/13,622.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,181
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