Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.22, 23,274 and 10,908
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,871.22, 23,274 and 10,908 is: 15,047.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,871.22 : 23,274 = 10,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,871.22/23,274 = 10,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,871.22x = 23,274 × 10,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,871.22x = 253,872,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,872,792/16,871.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,047.68
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