Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.88, 30,010.32 and 7,692
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,006.88, 30,010.32 and 7,692 is: 11,538
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,006.88 : 30,010.32 = 7,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,006.88/30,010.32 = 7,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,006.88x = 30,010.32 × 7,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,006.88x = 230,839,381.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,839,381.44/20,006.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,538
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