Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,231.52, 29,291.92 and 14,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,231.52, 29,291.92 and 14,596 is: 20,137.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,231.52 : 29,291.92 = 14,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,231.52/29,291.92 = 14,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,231.52x = 29,291.92 × 14,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,231.52x = 427,544,864.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,544,864.32/21,231.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,137.27
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