Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.92, 21,786 and 9,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,791.92, 21,786 and 9,076 is: 12,520.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,791.92 : 21,786 = 9,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,791.92/21,786 = 9,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,791.92x = 21,786 × 9,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,791.92x = 197,729,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,729,736/15,791.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,520.94
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