Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,487.20, 21,732 and 4,627.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,487.20, 21,732 and 4,627.88 is: 6,942.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,487.20 : 21,732 = 4,627.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,487.20/21,732 = 4,627.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,487.20x = 21,732 × 4,627.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,487.20x = 100,573,088.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,573,088.16/14,487.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,942.20
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