Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,161.16, 28,732 and 8,764
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,161.16, 28,732 and 8,764 is: 13,141.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,161.16 : 28,732 = 8,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,161.16/28,732 = 8,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,161.16x = 28,732 × 8,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,161.16x = 251,807,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,807,248/19,161.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,141.55
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