Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,503.70, 21,743 and 8,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,503.70, 21,743 and 8,648 is: 12,964.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,503.70 : 21,743 = 8,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,503.70/21,743 = 8,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,503.70x = 21,743 × 8,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,503.70x = 188,033,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,033,464/14,503.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,964.52
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