Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.32, 22,180.98 and 8,627
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,787.32, 22,180.98 and 8,627 is: 12,940.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,787.32 : 22,180.98 = 8,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,787.32/22,180.98 = 8,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,787.32x = 22,180.98 × 8,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,787.32x = 191,355,314.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,355,314.46/14,787.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,940.50
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