Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,860.96, 29,795.28 and 7,548
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,860.96, 29,795.28 and 7,548 is: 11,323.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,860.96 : 29,795.28 = 7,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,860.96/29,795.28 = 7,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,860.96x = 29,795.28 × 7,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,860.96x = 224,894,773.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,894,773.44/19,860.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,323.46
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