Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,783.68, 29,675.52 and 8,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,783.68, 29,675.52 and 8,832 is: 13,248
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,783.68 : 29,675.52 = 8,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,783.68/29,675.52 = 8,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,783.68x = 29,675.52 × 8,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,783.68x = 262,094,192.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,094,192.64/19,783.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,248
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