Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,380.32, 21,570.48 and 8,220
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,380.32, 21,570.48 and 8,220 is: 12,330
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,380.32 : 21,570.48 = 8,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,380.32/21,570.48 = 8,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,380.32x = 21,570.48 × 8,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,380.32x = 177,309,345.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,309,345.60/14,380.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,330
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