Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,967.24, 28,947.72 and 14,430
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,967.24, 28,947.72 and 14,430 is: 19,922.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,967.24 : 28,947.72 = 14,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,967.24/28,947.72 = 14,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,967.24x = 28,947.72 × 14,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,967.24x = 417,715,599.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,715,599.60/20,967.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,922.30
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