Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.20, 20,948 and 14,921.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,921.20, 20,948 and 14,921.20 is: 20,948
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,921.20 : 20,948 = 14,921.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,921.20/20,948 = 14,921.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,921.20x = 20,948 × 14,921.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,921.20x = 312,569,297.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,569,297.60/14,921.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,948
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