Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,407, 21,610.50 and 4,679
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,407, 21,610.50 and 4,679 is: 7,018.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,407 : 21,610.50 = 4,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,407/21,610.50 = 4,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,407x = 21,610.50 × 4,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,407x = 101,115,529.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,115,529.50/14,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,018.50
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