Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,992.24, 19,303.20 and 8,400
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,992.24, 19,303.20 and 8,400 is: 11,588.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,992.24 : 19,303.20 = 8,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,992.24/19,303.20 = 8,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,992.24x = 19,303.20 × 8,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,992.24x = 162,146,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,146,880/13,992.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,588.34
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