Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.72, 21,782.64 and 10,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,790.72, 21,782.64 and 10,192 is: 14,059.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,790.72 : 21,782.64 = 10,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,790.72/21,782.64 = 10,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,790.72x = 21,782.64 × 10,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,790.72x = 222,008,666.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,008,666.88/15,790.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,059.44
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