Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,795.47, 18,989.69 and 12,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,795.47, 18,989.69 and 12,024 is: 16,551.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,795.47 : 18,989.69 = 12,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,795.47/18,989.69 = 12,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,795.47x = 18,989.69 × 12,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,795.47x = 228,331,972.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,331,972.44/13,795.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,551.23
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