Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.48, 33,261.72 and 12,934
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,174.48, 33,261.72 and 12,934 is: 19,401
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,174.48 : 33,261.72 = 12,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,174.48/33,261.72 = 12,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,174.48x = 33,261.72 × 12,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,174.48x = 430,207,086.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,207,086.48/22,174.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,401
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