Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.04, 20,812.50 and 11,730
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,092.04, 20,812.50 and 11,730 is: 16,176.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,092.04 : 20,812.50 = 11,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,092.04/20,812.50 = 11,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,092.04x = 20,812.50 × 11,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,092.04x = 244,130,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,130,625/15,092.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,176.12
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