Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,609.12, 28,438 and 12,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,609.12, 28,438 and 12,224 is: 16,867.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,609.12 : 28,438 = 12,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,609.12/28,438 = 12,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,609.12x = 28,438 × 12,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,609.12x = 347,626,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,626,112/20,609.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,867.59
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