Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,524.08, 33,783.72 and 6,940
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,524.08, 33,783.72 and 6,940 is: 10,409.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,524.08 : 33,783.72 = 6,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,524.08/33,783.72 = 6,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,524.08x = 33,783.72 × 6,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,524.08x = 234,459,016.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,459,016.80/22,524.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,409.26
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