Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,400, 26,772 and 10,568
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,400, 26,772 and 10,568 is: 14,583.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,400 : 26,772 = 10,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,400/26,772 = 10,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,400x = 26,772 × 10,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,400x = 282,926,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,926,496/19,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,583.84
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