Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,736.16, 20,577.60 and 10,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,736.16, 20,577.60 and 10,800 is: 16,179.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,736.16 : 20,577.60 = 10,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,736.16/20,577.60 = 10,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,736.16x = 20,577.60 × 10,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,736.16x = 222,238,080.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,238,080.00/13,736.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,179.05
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