Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,696.72, 34,032 and 8,829.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,696.72, 34,032 and 8,829.52 is: 13,239.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,696.72 : 34,032 = 8,829.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,696.72/34,032 = 8,829.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,696.72x = 34,032 × 8,829.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,696.72x = 300,486,224.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,486,224.64/22,696.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,239.19
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