Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550, 20,079 and 7,926
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,550, 20,079 and 7,926 is: 10,937.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,550 : 20,079 = 7,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,550/20,079 = 7,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,550x = 20,079 × 7,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,550x = 159,146,154 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,146,154/14,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,937.88
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