Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.68, 21,276 and 8,704
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,415.68, 21,276 and 8,704 is: 12,012.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,415.68 : 21,276 = 8,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,415.68/21,276 = 8,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,415.68x = 21,276 × 8,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,415.68x = 185,186,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,186,304/15,415.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,012.85
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