Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.48, 25,422.72 and 7,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,948.48, 25,422.72 and 7,708 is: 11,562.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,948.48 : 25,422.72 = 7,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,948.48/25,422.72 = 7,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,948.48x = 25,422.72 × 7,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,948.48x = 195,958,325.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,958,325.76/16,948.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,562.00
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