Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,682.25, 20,523.38 and 3,294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,682.25, 20,523.38 and 3,294 is: 4,941
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,682.25 : 20,523.38 = 3,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,682.25/20,523.38 = 3,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,682.25x = 20,523.38 × 3,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,682.25x = 67,603,997.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,603,997.25/13,682.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,941
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