Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,925.72, 20,874 and 10,222.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,925.72, 20,874 and 10,222.40 is: 15,322.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,925.72 : 20,874 = 10,222.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,925.72/20,874 = 10,222.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,925.72x = 20,874 × 10,222.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,925.72x = 213,382,377.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,382,377.60/13,925.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,322.90
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