Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,973.35, 30,325.09 and 12,415
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,973.35, 30,325.09 and 12,415 is: 17,133.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,973.35 : 30,325.09 = 12,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,973.35/30,325.09 = 12,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,973.35x = 30,325.09 × 12,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,973.35x = 376,485,992.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,485,992.35/21,973.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,133.75
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