Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,771.68, 31,428 and 13,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,771.68, 31,428 and 13,344 is: 18,416.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,771.68 : 31,428 = 13,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,771.68/31,428 = 13,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,771.68x = 31,428 × 13,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,771.68x = 419,375,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,375,232/22,771.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,416.53
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