Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,402, 29,534.76 and 13,950
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,402, 29,534.76 and 13,950 is: 19,251
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,402 : 29,534.76 = 13,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,402/29,534.76 = 13,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,402x = 29,534.76 × 13,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,402x = 412,009,902 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,009,902/21,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,251
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