Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,000, 30,360 and 12,064
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,000, 30,360 and 12,064 is: 16,648.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,000 : 30,360 = 12,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,000/30,360 = 12,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,000x = 30,360 × 12,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,000x = 366,263,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,263,040/22,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,648.32
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