Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,742.32, 22,113.48 and 8,582
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,742.32, 22,113.48 and 8,582 is: 12,873
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,742.32 : 22,113.48 = 8,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,742.32/22,113.48 = 8,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,742.32x = 22,113.48 × 8,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,742.32x = 189,777,885.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,777,885.36/14,742.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,873
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