Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.28, 24,219.20 and 10,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,545.28, 24,219.20 and 10,832 is: 14,952.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,545.28 : 24,219.20 = 10,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,545.28/24,219.20 = 10,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,545.28x = 24,219.20 × 10,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,545.28x = 262,342,374.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,342,374.40/17,545.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,952.30
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