Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.50, 21,234 and 4,915.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,149.50, 21,234 and 4,915.50 is: 7,376.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,149.50 : 21,234 = 4,915.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,149.50/21,234 = 4,915.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,149.50x = 21,234 × 4,915.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,149.50x = 104,375,727 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,375,727/14,149.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,376.64
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