Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.48, 33,267.72 and 12,938
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,178.48, 33,267.72 and 12,938 is: 19,407
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,178.48 : 33,267.72 = 12,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,178.48/33,267.72 = 12,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,178.48x = 33,267.72 × 12,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,178.48x = 430,417,761.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,417,761.36/22,178.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,407
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