Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.17, 23,249.39 and 14,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,840.17, 23,249.39 and 14,972 is: 20,670.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,840.17 : 23,249.39 = 14,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,840.17/23,249.39 = 14,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,840.17x = 23,249.39 × 14,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,840.17x = 348,089,867.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,089,867.08/16,840.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,670.21
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