Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,725.92, 20,588.88 and 5,516
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,725.92, 20,588.88 and 5,516 is: 8,274
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,725.92 : 20,588.88 = 5,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,725.92/20,588.88 = 5,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,725.92x = 20,588.88 × 5,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,725.92x = 113,568,262.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,568,262.08/13,725.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,274
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