Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.32, 22,458 and 13,337.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,969.32, 22,458 and 13,337.08 is: 20,009.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,969.32 : 22,458 = 13,337.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,969.32/22,458 = 13,337.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,969.32x = 22,458 × 13,337.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,969.32x = 299,524,142.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,524,142.64/14,969.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,009.20
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