Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.24, 21,018.36 and 4,778
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,012.24, 21,018.36 and 4,778 is: 7,167
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,012.24 : 21,018.36 = 4,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,012.24/21,018.36 = 4,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,012.24x = 21,018.36 × 4,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,012.24x = 100,425,724.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,425,724.08/14,012.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,167
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