Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,600, 20,148 and 7,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,600, 20,148 and 7,976 is: 11,006.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,600 : 20,148 = 7,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,600/20,148 = 7,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,600x = 20,148 × 7,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,600x = 160,700,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,700,448/14,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,006.88
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