Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.12, 22,995.09 and 14,178
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,701.12, 22,995.09 and 14,178 is: 19,521.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,701.12 : 22,995.09 = 14,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,701.12/22,995.09 = 14,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,701.12x = 22,995.09 × 14,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,701.12x = 326,024,386.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,024,386.02/16,701.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,521.11
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