Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.84, 20,399.52 and 10,066
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,779.84, 20,399.52 and 10,066 is: 13,893.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,779.84 : 20,399.52 = 10,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,779.84/20,399.52 = 10,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,779.84x = 20,399.52 × 10,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,779.84x = 205,341,568.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,341,568.32/14,779.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,893.36
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