Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,782, 27,299.16 and 10,950
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,782, 27,299.16 and 10,950 is: 15,111
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,782 : 27,299.16 = 10,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,782/27,299.16 = 10,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,782x = 27,299.16 × 10,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,782x = 298,925,802 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,925,802/19,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,111
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