Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,553.44, 21,830.16 and 6,758
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,553.44, 21,830.16 and 6,758 is: 10,137
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,553.44 : 21,830.16 = 6,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,553.44/21,830.16 = 6,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,553.44x = 21,830.16 × 6,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,553.44x = 147,528,221.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,528,221.28/14,553.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,137
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