Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,543.18, 21,806 and 6,536.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,543.18, 21,806 and 6,536.48 is: 9,800.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,543.18 : 21,806 = 6,536.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,543.18/21,806 = 6,536.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,543.18x = 21,806 × 6,536.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,543.18x = 142,534,482.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,534,482.88/14,543.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,800.78
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