Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,494.32, 33,738 and 7,699.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,494.32, 33,738 and 7,699.84 is: 11,548.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,494.32 : 33,738 = 7,699.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,494.32/33,738 = 7,699.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,494.32x = 33,738 × 7,699.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,494.32x = 259,777,201.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,777,201.92/22,494.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,548.57
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