Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,728.32, 22,092.48 and 8,568
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,728.32, 22,092.48 and 8,568 is: 12,852
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,728.32 : 22,092.48 = 8,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,728.32/22,092.48 = 8,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,728.32x = 22,092.48 × 8,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,728.32x = 189,288,368.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,288,368.64/14,728.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,852
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