Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,820.96, 25,974 and 11,371.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,820.96, 25,974 and 11,371.36 is: 15,693.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,820.96 : 25,974 = 11,371.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,820.96/25,974 = 11,371.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,820.96x = 25,974 × 11,371.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,820.96x = 295,359,704.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,359,704.64/18,820.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,693.13
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