Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.32, 21,573.48 and 8,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,382.32, 21,573.48 and 8,222 is: 12,333
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,382.32 : 21,573.48 = 8,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,382.32/21,573.48 = 8,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,382.32x = 21,573.48 × 8,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,382.32x = 177,377,152.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,377,152.56/14,382.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,333
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